Greek Tomato Salad

This refreshing Greek Tomato Salad features ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and vibrant herbs, all tossed in a light olive oil dressing. It's a perfect dairy-free accompaniment to any meal, bursting with fresh flavors and nutrients.

Ingredients

• Ripe tomatoes - 300 grams, diced
• Cucumber - 1 medium (about 200 grams), diced
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
• Fresh parsley - 15 grams, chopped
• Fresh mint - 15 grams, chopped
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
2. Add the Kalamata olives, chopped parsley, and chopped mint to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients well.
5. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes, which support heart health.
• Provides hydration and essential vitamins from cucumbers and herbs.

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