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Onion Cucumber Tomato Salad

A refreshing salad featuring crisp vegetables, tangy flavors, and a heart-healthy profile, perfect for busy schedules and meal planning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 cups English Cucumber (diced) Adds crunch and hydration.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomato (halved) Substitute with grape tomatoes.
  • 1 cup Tomato (diced) Juicy texture; any variety works.
  • ½ cup Onion (thinly sliced) Red onion adds a milder taste.
Flavor Enhancers
  • 3 tablespoons Black Olives (chopped) Briny flavor; green olives can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Substitute with parsley if preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar Can use red wine vinegar as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Any quality oil will work.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for flavor enhancement.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all the ingredients on your kitchen counter.
  2. Dice the cucumbers, halve the cherries, and dice the regular tomatoes. Thinly slice the onion.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and onions.
  4. Toss in the chopped black olives and dill.
  5. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the salad.
  6. Sprinkle salt and pepper as desired and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Toss everything well to combine and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, add bell peppers or carrots. Use cooked quinoa for added protein.