Description
A refreshing Mediterranean-style salad featuring crisp cucumbers, sweet onions, and juicy tomatoes, enhanced with aromatic spices and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine sliced cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes in a large bowl
- Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and paprika in a separate bowl
- Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently
- Season with salt and pepper
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving
- Garnish with fresh parsley
Notes
- Best served cold
- Can be prepared up to 4 hours in advance
- Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds
- Store leftovers for up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g