Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, perfect for warm days or as a light side dish.
Ingredients
- Cucumbers
- Tomatoes
- Red onion
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh herbs (like basil or parsley)
Instructions
- Chop the cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces for a pleasing presentation.
- Thinly slice the red onion and combine it in a bowl with the chopped cucumbers and tomatoes.
- Drizzle the salad with olive oil and squeeze in fresh lemon juice for a zesty brightness.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything gently to combine the ingredients.
- Finish by garnishing your salad with fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- Serve your salad immediately or let it chill for 30 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
For best results, serve this salad fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, keeping the salad undressed until ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg