🥒🍅 Classic Cucumber, Onion & Tomato Salad

Healthy • Low-Calorie • Gluten-Free • Vegan • Mediterranean Diet Friendly

📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges or chunks
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped

Optional Add-Ins

  • Crumbled feta cheese
  • Sliced avocado
  • Kalamata olives
  • Chickpeas
  • Fresh basil

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Vegetables

Wash and slice the cucumbers, chop the tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.

2️⃣ Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together:

  • Olive oil
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Lemon juice
  • Italian seasoning
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper

3️⃣ Toss Everything Together

Place the cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and parsley in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated.

4️⃣ Chill

Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

5️⃣ Serve

Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light lunch.

💡 Tips

✔ Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and a sweeter flavor.

✔ Let the salad marinate for 20–30 minutes for even better taste.

✔ Add feta cheese for a Mediterranean twist.

✔ Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

📊 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 95
  • Protein: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Fat: 7g

Low-Calorie • Gluten-Free • Vegan • Heart-Healthy