California Salad Tomato Cucumber and Onions

Bright, fresh, and loaded with vibrant flavors, this California Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Onions is the perfect recipe for a quick and healthy side dish! Bursting with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and sweet red onion, this salad is elevated with a zesty lemon vinaigrette and a touch of fresh parsley for a herbaceous finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a refreshing, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly option for light lunches, BBQs, or potlucks. Customized with simple seasoning of salt and black pepper, this effortless salad highlights the natural flavors of fresh produce, making it as wholesome as it is delicious. Perfectly versatile, this salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, or can even stand alone as a refreshing appetizer.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Tomatoes
• 2 medium Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley thoroughly under cold running water, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.

Step 2

Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumbers if desired (optional), then cut them into thin slices or small cubes. Add the cucumbers to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

Peel the red onion and slice it into thin rings or half-moons. Separate the onion slices and add them to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables in the bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This is your lemon vinaigrette.

Step 7

Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 8

Toss everything gently with a spoon or salad tongs until the vegetables are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.

Step 9

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve immediately or let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1091.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	573.4

Total Fat 42.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1222.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 8.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 164.0mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 2023.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.0%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 31.4%