Healthy Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
Refreshingly crisp and bursting with vibrant flavors, this healthy Mediterranean cucumber salad combines juicy cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, fermented red onion, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a natural lemon dressing. Perfect light and healthy, wholesome side dish that compliments any meal!
Ingredients
- 4-6 Mini cucumbers diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
- 1/4 cup cup fermented red onions or 1/2 raw red onion finely diced (adds a unique tang and probiotics)
- 1/4 cup cup fresh cilantro (3 TBL) chopped
- 1/8 tsp teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste
- 1 Small/medium lemon, juiced freshly squeezed (about 2 TBL juice)
- 15 oz cooked or canned chickpeas (optional)
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper (optional)
- Optional: A drizzle of olive oil or a pinch of black pepper for added depth of flavor.
Instructions
- Start by washing the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper and cilantro.
- Use a sharp knife to dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniformity for even flavor distribution. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, then dice them into small pieces.
- Cut the bell pepper in half, remove seeds and set half aside for another use. The remaining side dice into bite size pieces.
- Roughly dice the fermented red onions for a tangy punch.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper and fermented red onions. Gently toss to mix.
- Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl.
- Sprinkle the sea salt over the mixture and squeeze the juice of one lemon on top.
- Toss everything gently but thoroughly to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Garnish with a sprig of cilantro or a thin lemon slice for an extra touch of beauty.
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 91mgPotassium: 858mgFiber: 11gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 525IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 4mg
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