Easy Middle Eastern Tomato Salad Recipe

Name: Easy Middle Eastern Tomato Salad Recipe
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup seeded, finely diced cucumber; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup finely diced tomato; 1 cup finely diced sweet onion (such as Vidalia®); 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 0.75 cup finely chopped mint, or to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste

This flavorful Middle Eastern tomato salad is an excellent side dish for various diets, including the South Beach Diet, and a delicious treat for anyone seeking a light, healthy meal. It complements grilled meats and fish exceptionally well.

Total time25 mins
Prep time25 mins
Yield8

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Servings

Ingredients

1 cup seeded, finely diced cucumber
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely diced tomato
1 cup finely diced sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
0.75 cup finely chopped mint, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Dice the cucumber and place it in a colander. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and let it drain for approximately 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
Combine the drained cucumber with diced tomato, sweet onion, chopped parsley, and mint in a bowl. Drizzle generously with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 48 kcal
Fat Content: 4 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 297 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Carbohydrate Content: 4 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g