Here’s a simple and refreshing Fresh Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad recipe—perfect for a light side dish 🥗🍅🥒🧅
🥗 Fresh Cucumber, Tomato & Onion Salad
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 2 medium Cucumbers, sliced
- 2–3 medium Tomatoes, chopped or sliced
- 1 small Onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice or vinegar
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or basil)
- Optional: ½ tsp sugar or honey to balance acidity
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare Vegetables
- Slice cucumbers and onions thinly
- Chop or slice tomatoes
- Place all in a large mixing bowl
2. Make Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional sugar or honey
3. Toss Salad
- Pour dressing over vegetables
- Toss gently to coat evenly
- Let sit 5–10 minutes for flavors to meld
4. Serve
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving
- Serve chilled or at room temperature
🔥 Tips
- Add a little crumbled feta or olives for a Mediterranean twist
- For extra crunch, add sliced radishes or bell peppers
- Can prepare 15–30 minutes ahead; refrigerate to enhance flavor
If you want, I can also give a creamy version using yogurt or mayonnaise that turns this into a rich, protein-packed salad perfect as a snack or side.
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