Tomato Cucumber Salad with Mint
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Tomato Cucumber Salad with Mint, a vibrant medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, all brought to life with the invigorating aroma of fresh mint. Tossed in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this no-cook recipe is as quick to assemble as it is irresistible. Ready in just 15 minutes, this light and healthy salad is the perfect side dish for summer barbecues, picnics, or a simple weeknight dinner. Bursting with fresh, Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this salad is sure to become a staple in your rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large English cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and mint leaves.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the English cucumber, if desired, and cut it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Finely slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Serve immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1213 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1643 mg | 35% | |
*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.
