Healthy Cucumber Tomato Salad
Refreshingly light and bursting with flavor, this Healthy Cucumber Tomato Salad is the ultimate quick and easy side dish for any occasion. Featuring crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this low-calorie recipe packs a punch of vibrant, natural ingredients in just 15 minutes. Tossed in a simple yet flavorful olive oil and lemon dressing, this salad is perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or a wholesome weeknight meal. Add an optional crumble of creamy feta for a tangy finish! With no cooking required, this gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly dish is as effortless as it is delicious. Healthy eating never looked so appetizing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and parsley thoroughly under running water.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on preference, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumber.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the vegetable mixture.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats all ingredients.
If using feta cheese, crumble it over the top of the salad and give it a light toss.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.5 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2566 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 719 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1455 mg | 31% | |
*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.
