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Mediterranean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato and Onion

Refreshing Mediterranean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato and Onion

Enjoy a vibrant Mediterranean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato and Onion that freshens the palate and ignites the spirit.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumber Diced, consider English cucumber for fewer seeds
  • 2 cups Tomato Diced, vine-ripened or heirloom varieties preferred
  • 1 cup Red Onion Diced, soak in water for 10 minutes for milder flavor
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped, can substitute with parsley or mint
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Can substitute with lemon juice
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by washing and dicing your cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion into small, uniform cubes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and drained red onions. Add chopped cilantro.
  3. Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the mixed vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Carefully combine all ingredients in the bowl and let the salad rest for about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Give the salad a gentle stir before serving. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time; store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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