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Mediterranean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato and Onion

Delightful Mediterranean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion

A refreshing Mediterranean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion, perfect for summer and fits into a healthy vegetarian diet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers diced
  • 2 cups Tomatoes diced
  • 1 small Red Onion diced, soaked if preferred
  • 1 cup Cilantro freshly chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by dicing the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion into small, uniform cubes, approximately half an inch in size.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion. Add freshly chopped cilantro.
  3. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and lime juice, season with salt and pepper, and mix gently.
  4. Toss the salad thoroughly and allow to rest for at least 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Best enjoyed fresh, without dressing until ready to serve.

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