Description
This vibrant Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion Salad is a quick, delightful dish bursting with freshness and flavor, perfect for any summer gathering or a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly and dry them.
- Dice the tomatoes and slice the cucumbers. Finely chop the red onions.
- In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions gently.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding bell peppers or radishes for extra crunch. For a heartier dish, consider incorporating chickpeas or quinoa. To maintain crispness, dress the salad just before serving.