Refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Brighten up your table with this Refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad, a quick and healthy side dish bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and tangy red onion combine with creamy crumbled feta cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant base. A simple dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of salt and pepper ties everything together in just 15 minutes—no cooking required! Perfect as a light summer salad, a picnic favorite, or a fresh accompaniment to grilled meats, this easy recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Make it ahead and chill it for an extra burst of refreshing flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly under cold water.
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks and place them in a large mixing bowl with the cucumbers.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons, then add it to the bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables in the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad for added freshness.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving for extra freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
730 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.5 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2071 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 511 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1726 mg | 37% | |
*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.
