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Vibrant Tomato Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Tomato Cucumber and Onion Salad

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4.6 from 80 reviews

This vibrant salad combines juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet onions, making it a perfect side or light meal for summer gatherings.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup crisp cucumbers, diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash tomatoes and cucumbers under cold water. Chop tomatoes into wedges and dice cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Thinly slice the red onion.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and chopped parsley. Gently toss to mix without bruising the veggies.
  4. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing again.
  5. Cover and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavors.
  6. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light main course.

Notes

  •  Feel free to add bell peppers or radishes for extra crunch.
  • Fresh herbs like mint can elevate the flavors even more.
  • Adjust seasoning before serving to suit your taste.
  • Author: Sophie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg