Salade de Cucumber

Salade de Cucumber is a refreshing Moroccan salad featuring crisp cucumbers and a medley of vibrant herbs and spices. This vegan dish is perfect as a light appetizer or a side salad, bursting with flavor and color.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 2 medium
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh mint - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them in half lengthwise, then into thin half-moons.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, diced tomato, and finely chopped red onion.
3. Add the chopped parsley and mint to the bowl.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 85
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 11 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4.3 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in hydration due to high water content in cucumbers.
• Contains antioxidants from tomatoes and herbs which may support overall health.

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