Herbed Tomato Salad

Herbed Tomato Salad is a refreshing and vibrant Moroccan dish that highlights the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes, enhanced by fragrant herbs and a zesty dressing. This salad is a perfect accompaniment to any meal, celebrating the essence of fresh ingredients and traditional flavors.

Ingredients

• Ripe tomatoes - 300 grams, diced
• Cucumber - 100 grams, diced
• Red onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 20 grams, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 20 grams, chopped
• Fresh mint - 10 grams, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Ground cumin - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
2. Add the chopped parsley, cilantro, and mint to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
5. Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 230 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes, which may help reduce inflammation.
• High in dietary fiber, promoting healthy digestion.

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