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
- Wash tomatoes and cucumbers under cold water. Chop tomatoes into wedges and dice cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and chopped parsley. Gently toss to mix without bruising the veggies.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing again.
- Cover and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavors.
- 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.
- 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