Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe
This cucumber tomato Mediterranean salad is a fresh, healthy side dish you can make in minutes. It is light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. Perfect for pairing with grilled chicken, fish, falafel, or wraps, this simple Mediterranean cucumber salad is a delicious way to add more vegetables to your meal.
Author: Sheeba
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers
- 2 onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tomatoes
- ¼ cup parsley
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
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Instructions
- Dice 2 large cucumbers and thinly slice 2 onions. Add 1 teaspoon salt and toss.
- Place the salted cucumbers and onions in a colander.
- Dice 2 tomatoes and add.
- Transfer the veggies to a bowl. Add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sumac, ¼ cup parsley, 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil and 2 teaspoons lemon juice.
- Toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately or chill to serve later.
If time permits, let the vegetables sit for about 5 to 10 minutes to drain out the moisture.
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Notes
- Use firm cucumbers for the best crunch.
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes.
- Let the salad rest for 10 minutes after mixing so the flavors blend together.
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
71.6
% Daily Value*
Fat
2.5
g
4
%
Saturated Fat
0.3
g
2
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.5
g
Sodium
593.9
mg
26
%
Potassium
459.3
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
11.4
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
6.1
g
7
%
Protein
2.2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
975.9
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
23.3
mg
28
%
Calcium
47
mg
5
%
Iron
0.9
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.