Cucumber Tomato Surprise Salad Raw Recipe
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, the Cucumber Tomato Surprise Salad is a no-cook recipe that's perfect for warm weather or a quick, healthy meal. This raw salad combines crisp cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and slivers of red onion with the aromatic freshness of parsley and mint for a perfectly balanced bite. A zesty lemon-olive oil dressing ties everything together, while an optional sprinkle of tangy feta cheese adds an extra layer of indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this raw salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light appetizer. If you're looking for a quick, nutritious, and flavor-packed salad recipe, this one’s a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and mint thoroughly under cold running water.
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. If preferred, peel the cucumbers before slicing.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. If using larger tomatoes, dice them into small bite-sized pieces.
Finely slice half of a medium red onion into thin slivers. Rinse the sliced onion under cold water to reduce its pungency and pat dry.
Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves finely. Discard the tough stems before chopping.
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced onions, chopped parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
If desired, crumble feta cheese over the top as a garnish before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.3 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1890 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 523 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1589 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
