Winter Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Brighten up your winter meals with this refreshing Winter Tomato and Cucumber Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, all topped with creamy feta cheese and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. This 15-minute, no-cook recipe is a breeze to make, bringing a splash of summer to your table even on the coldest days. Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and flavor, while the simple seasoning of salt and black pepper enhances the natural taste of the ingredients. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy appetizer, this salad is a delightful way to savor fresh produce all year round. Serve it chilled for an extra-refreshing twist sure to impress your family and guests alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes and English cucumber thoroughly under cold water.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the English cucumber if desired and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel and finely slice the red onion into thin rings or strips, then add it to the bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables in the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the top of the salad for a burst of flavor and color.
Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes in the fridge before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.3 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2350 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 611 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1357 mg | 29% | |
*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.
