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Mediterranean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato and Onion

Bright & Zesty Mediterranean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato, Onion

This Mediterranean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato and Onion is a refreshing, quick dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Marinating 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, preferably English cucumbers
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 medium Red Onion Sliced or diced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • salad bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion.
  2. Soak diced red onion in cold water for about 10 minutes if desired.
  3. In a large salad bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion.
  4. Finely chop the cilantro and add to the bowl. Toss gently.
  5. Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the salad. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Toss everything together until well coated and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Give a gentle toss before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Best enjoyed fresh.

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