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Mediterranean Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This classic Mediterranean salad is the perfect complement to many summer meals. It's crisp, refreshing, delicious, and easy to make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 96 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 5-6 ripe Campari tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon Italian parsley, finely chopped
- ½ garlic clove, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon honey
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut cucumber in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Dice into ½" pieces.
- Dice tomato into ½" pieces. Put diced tomato into mesh strainer and shake out excess liquid.
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped parsley to the bowl. Pour dressing over vegetables and stir gently until well coated. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors marinate.
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Notes
- I prefer the flavor of English cucumbers over standard varieties, and Persian cucumbers are another great option. Both have a lower water content, making them ideal for salads.
- I like to use campari tomatoes for this salad but you can use your favorite variety. Cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, roma tomatoes, etc. will all work!
- I like to use a simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. You can substitute red wine vinegar or your favorite vinaigrette for an extra acidic kick.
- Tossing the diced tomatoes in a mesh strainer helps remove excess juices which keeps the salad from getting soggy.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
96kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
306mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
766IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 766IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.