Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion Salad
Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty red onions. Perfect for summer picnics or barbecues, this salad is incredibly easy to make and bursting with flavor. With its bright colors and fresh ingredients, it’s sure to impress your guests while adding a healthy touch to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 cups diced ripe tomatoes (about 3 medium)
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers (about 1 large cucumber)
- ½ cup chopped red onion (about 1 small onion)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, slice the cucumbers thinly (peeling optional), and chop the red onion finely.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and chopped red onion.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the vegetable mixture while tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
- Marinate: Let the salad sit for 15-30 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg