Spicy Tomato Salad

This Spicy Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing Moroccan dish that brings together the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes with a kick of spices. Perfect as a light lunch, it showcases the bold flavors of North African cuisine while remaining completely vegan.

Ingredients

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

Steps

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

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 300 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 fresh tomatoes, which may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
• High in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.

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