Cucumber Tomato Salad

This refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant Vegan Greek Salad that combines juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers with aromatic herbs and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a light meal or as a side dish, it embodies the flavors of the Mediterranean in every bite.

Cucumber Tomato Salad
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Greek
150 kcal

Ingredients

  • Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
  • Tomatoes - 2 medium, diced
  • Red onion - 1/4 small, finely chopped
  • Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1/2, diced
  • Black olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Wash and dice the cucumber and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Finely chop the red onion and dice the bell pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and olives.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbs: 14 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
  • Low in calories, making it a great option for weight management.

Tags

GreekVeganSalad