Description
Refresh your palate with this vibrant cucumber tomato onion salad, perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch. Crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and zesty red onions combine harmoniously, dressed in a tangy lemon and olive oil vinaigrette. This salad is not only simple to prepare but also adds a burst of color and flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the vegetables: slice cucumbers, chop tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add chopped parsley for extra color and flavor.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; pour over the vegetable mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper; toss gently to combine.
- For enhanced flavor, chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg