By: Co+op
Recipe Information
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
This simple, refreshing salad is perfect for picnics or any summer meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together all of the ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let sit 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving Suggestion
This chopped salad is amenable to all sorts of variations. Add Kalamata olives, feta cheese, cubes of watermelon or cantaloupe, or just about any other seasonal diced veggies you like. Serve on a bed of fresh spinach or cooked leftover grains.
Nutritional Information
110 calories, 7 g. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 10 mg. sodium, 11 g. carbohydrate, 3 g. fiber, 2 g. protein
Source: https://www.grocery.coop/recipes/mediterranean-cucumber-tomato-salad
