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Mediterranean cucumber tomato salad with red onion, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl

Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe

A fresh Mediterranean cucumber tomato salad made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onion, and parsley, tossed in a light lemon and olive oil dressing. This easy, healthy salad is ready in 10 minutes and perfect as a refreshing side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cucumber - chopped
  • 2 cups tomatoes (cherry or Roma) - chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion - thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley - finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Method
 

  1. Start by placing your diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley into a large mixing bowl. 
  2. Pour the extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the top.
  3. Then, season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Give everything a gentle toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.
  5. While you can enjoy it right away, letting the salad rest in the fridge for 15 minutes allows the bright Mediterranean flavors to develop fully.

Notes

This Mediterranean cucumber tomato salad is a quick and healthy side dish perfect for the Mediterranean diet.