Description
Tomato Cucumber Salad with Mint is a refreshing, vibrant dish with crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and fresh mint, topped with a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing. It’s the perfect light side or meal for warm weather.
Ingredients
6 5-inch cucumbers, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 beefsteak or a variety of tomatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 sweet onion, sliced into thin half-moons
2 cloves garlic, green center sprout removed, minced
15 leaves fresh mint, torn or chopped
2 tablespoons crushed dried mint
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1–2 lemons
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion.
- Top with the garlic, fresh and dried mint, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or let it sit for an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Add Feta or Cheese: Crumble some feta or add your favorite cheese on top for a richer flavor.
- Make it Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or finely chopped jalapeños for heat.
- Add Olives: Kalamata or green olives enhance the Mediterranean flavor.
- Swap Fresh Mint for Basil: Fresh basil is a great alternative if you don’t have mint.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
