Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with this refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad à l’Orientale. Perfect for summer gatherings or a light family meal, this salad showcases fresh, colorful ingredients like crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic parsley, all drizzled with a zesty dressing of olive oil and lemon juice. Not only is it quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy days, but its versatility allows it to shine as either a side dish or a light main course. Whether served alongside grilled meats at a barbecue or enjoyed on its own with some pita bread, this salad is sure to impress your guests while providing a healthy boost to your diet.
Ingredients
- Cucumbers
- Tomatoes
- Red onions
- Fresh parsley
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Cumin
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions thoroughly. Dice the cucumbers and quarter the tomatoes; finely slice the red onions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, quartered tomatoes, sliced red onions, and chopped parsley.
- For the dressing: whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Allow the salad to rest in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use seasonal vegetables for optimal freshness and taste. Feel free to add other ingredients like bell peppers or olives for extra flavor. To make it more filling, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.