Description
Experience a taste of the Mediterranean with this vibrant and refreshing salad. Bursting with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sharp red onions, this dish brings the flavors of summer right to your table. Perfect as a side or a light meal, it takes just minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for picnics and gatherings. Enjoy the simplicity and freshness of this classic Mediterranean delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes (e.g., cherry or vine-ripened), halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or mint (optional), chopped
Instructions
- Rinse all vegetables under cool running water. Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle over the salad mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; gently toss to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or mint if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg