Description
Mediterranean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onions, this salad is a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Dressed in high-quality olive oil and fresh lemon juice, it captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine in just ten minutes. Ideal as a side dish or light main course, this salad will transport your taste buds to sun-soaked shores with every crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced (about 1 large cucumber)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
- 2. Slice cucumbers into half-moons (¼ inch thick).
- 3. Halve cherry tomatoes and place in a large mixing bowl.
- 4. Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water for five minutes if desired.
- 5. Chop fresh parsley and add to the bowl.
- 6. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; season with salt and pepper.
- 7. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- 8. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg