Description
Fresh Mediterranean salad made with cucumber, tomato, onion, olive oil, and citrus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 to 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or mixed herbs
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Dice cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion into small cubes.
- Soak diced red onion in water for 10 minutes if desired.
- Combine vegetables and herbs in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and citrus juice.
- Season with salt and pepper and mix gently.
- Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
- Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg