Refreshing Tomato Cucumber and Onion Salad
This Refreshing Tomato Cucumber and Onion Salad is a vibrant, crisp dish that captures the essence of summer. Bursting with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty onions, this salad is not just a side; it’s a flavorful experience. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a quick healthy snack, it comes together in minutes and can be easily customized to suit your taste. Enjoy a refreshing bite that complements any meal or stands alone as a light dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables under cool water. Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks.
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons.
- Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water for a milder flavor if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything gently until well coated, then garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg