Tomato and Cucumber Salad
A crisp, juicy salad of ripe tomatoes and cucumbers with red onion and plenty of fresh herbs — an everyday side or light lunch ready in about 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 110
- Protein
- 2g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Chop 4 medium tomatoes and 2 cucumbers into bite-size chunks and tip into a large serving bowl.
Step 2
Thinly slice 1/2 red onion and add with 1/2 tsp salt; toss and rest 5 minutes until juices pool in the bowl.
Step 3
Roughly chop a small handful of parsley and dill, about 1/2 cup, and scatter over the salad.
Step 4
Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, add a squeeze of lemon juice if you have it, toss gently and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- chef's knife
- cutting board
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