Cucumber Tomato Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes |

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced

1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

1 small red onion, diced

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

For the vinaigrette:

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or red wine vinegar)

3 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

1 tsp honey or sugar (optional, for sweetness)

Directions

Prepare the vegetables:

Slice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion, and chop the parsley.

Make the vinaigrette:

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice (or vinegar), olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional garlic and honey.

Assemble the salad:

Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.

Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.

Serve and enjoy:

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve as a side dish or a light, refreshing snack.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: ~120

Protein: ~2g

Fat: ~9g

Carbohydrates: ~9g

Fiber: ~2g