Ingredients
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2 large tomatoes (diced)
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1 cucumber (sliced or diced)
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1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
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1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
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Salt and pepper (to taste)
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Optional additions:
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Feta cheese (crumbled)
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Olives (sliced)
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Bell peppers (diced)
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Avocado (diced)
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Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
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Wash the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion thoroughly under cold water.
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Dice the tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
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Thinly slice the red onion.
Step 2: Combine the Ingredients
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In a large mixing bowl, add the diced tomatoes, cucumber, and sliced onion.
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Toss gently to combine.
Step 3: Add Fresh Herbs
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Chop fresh parsley or cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.
Step 4: Prepare the Dressing
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice (or vinegar), salt, and pepper.
Step 5: Toss and Serve
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Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
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Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Americans
Nutrition
- Calories: 80 per serving
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: Easy Tomato Cucumber and Onion Salad Recipe