Name: Simple cucumber tomato salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 large cucumber, (cubed); 2 large tomatoes, (cubed); 1 small red onion, (diced (optional)); 1 bunch chives or cilantro leaves or parsley leaves, (to garnish (optional)); ¼ cup olive oil (extra virgin); ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; Sea salt & black pepper (to taste)

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This simple cucumber tomato salad only takes 5 minutes to prepare hence an easy way of incorporating your veggies in your meals.

This salad has become a staple in our household and everyone loves snacking on it and it really makes me so happy. It also requires only two main ingredients yet incredibly versatile as it goes so well with a variety of meals!

PREPARATION & MAKING THE SALAD:

Start by dicing the onion if using then place in a bowl of salted hot water and allow them to soak for about 15minutes. This helps reduce the sharp taste of raw onions. (This step is optional)
Next, wash the cucumber and tomatoes then cube them. Place them in a large mixing bowl and mix.

Wash the lemon and squeeze some juice then drain the onions and chop the chives/cilantro leaves/parsley leaves if using.
Add the onion and chives/cilantro leaves/parsley leaves if using to the cucumber and tomatoes and mix.

In a small jar, add the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt & black pepper then close the lid and shake vigorously for the lemon vinaigrette to be well incorporated.
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss to coat.
Serve right away or keep in the fridge until ready to serve.

MORE AMAZING SALAD RECIPES!

Looking for more delicious salad recipes?! Check out some of my other recipes you’re sure to enjoy!

Beetroot and feta salad– This beetroot and feta salad is so easy to prepare yet its the perfect balance of sweet from the beets and salty from the feta. It is incredibly delicious and healthy at every bite!
Simple mango salad -This simple mango salad is so refreshing and a very good way of having mangoes especially while they are in season. This recipe will serve 4 as a side.
Cucumber dill salad -This cucumber dill salad is very creamy thanks to the dressing of choice which is full of healthy ingredients such as Greek yogurt and extra virgin olive oil. It’s simple but deliciously satisfying!
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Watermelon Feta salad– This salad is a refreshing salad best served when it’s hot. It has a sweet and salty taste and so festive for when the sun is out or during a festive period like Christmas.
Purple cabbage salad– This Purple Cabbage Salad is refreshing, crunchy and can be taken as a side with a meal. It is also a quick fix and colorful guaranteeing you lots of nutrients.
Apple beet carrot salad– If your goal it to incorporate more raw vegetables in your diet and you are wondering how to go about it, this apple beet carrot salad would be a great way to start. The ingredients are easy to find and probably already in your kitchen. The combination of all the ingredients, dressing and topping brings about a bust of flavors that everybody would enjoy. The ingredients ratios of the salad, dressing and toppings used is according to how I like them. However you can alter the ratios and add more of what you like and less of what you don’t.

Gwen Jikoni