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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad

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A simple, refreshing cucumber tomato salad under 100 calories, perfect for a light snack or a bright side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled if desired and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Optional: sprinkle of feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Wash and prep your produce: rinse cucumbers, tomatoes, and parsley under cold water and pat dry.
  2. Slice cucumbers thinly, about 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Halve the cherry or grape tomatoes.
  4. Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons; soak in cold water for 5 minutes if a milder flavor is desired, then drain.
  5. Finely chop fresh parsley leaves, discarding stems.
  6. In a medium mixing bowl, gently toss cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and parsley together.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated.
  9. Let the salad rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  10. Before serving, stir again and add optional crushed red pepper flakes or feta cheese if desired.

Notes

Use English or Persian cucumbers for less bitterness and fewer seeds. Soak onions in cold water to soften sharpness. Let salad rest 10-15 minutes for best flavor but avoid leaving too long to prevent sogginess. Fresh lemon juice is preferred over bottled. Optional feta cheese adds creaminess but increases calories.

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