Cucumber Cherry Tomato Salad
This cucumber, tomato and avocado salad is not only a visual delight, but is also a refreshing and satisfying combination of textures and tastes. You can serve it as an accompaniment or a light healthy meal on its own.
Servings : 4
INGREDIENTS
- 1 large cucumber
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 1 large avocado
- 5 stems dill
- 5 stems parsley
- 5 stems mint (leaves only)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds/pistachios
- Salt and pepper (as needed)
INSTRUCTIONS
PREP
- Clean all the vegetables and herbs thoroughly. Use 1 tsp baking soda per litre (34 oz) of water and soak all the vegetables for half hour. Rinse under running water after soaking.
- Dry the herbs with a salad spinner or paper towels. This will prevent the salad from going soggy.
- Slice cucumbers and onions. Dice tomatoes. Finely chop the herbs.
ASSEMBLE
- Add the vegetables (except avocados) and herbs into a large bowl along with 1 tsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Gently mix until everything is combined. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Set this aside for 15 minutes so the veggies soak in the flavor. This mix can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Just before serving, dice avocados and gently mix into the salad. This keeps them from turning brown and mushy.
- Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds/pistachios for added crunch and nuttiness.
NUTRITION (per serving)
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15.2gProtein: 4gFat: 15.7gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 704mgFiber: 6.1gSugar: 4.7gCalcium: 66mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Cherry Tomato Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Fat
15.7
g
24
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Sodium
18
mg
1
%
Potassium
704
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
15.2
g
5
%
Fiber
6.1
g
25
%
Sugar
4.7
g
5
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Calcium
66
mg
7
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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