Heart-Healthy Cucumber Tomato Salad

Brighten up your plate with this Heart-Healthy Cucumber Tomato Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish brimming with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Packed with crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this recipe is further elevated by the fresh fragrance of parsley and a tangy homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is perfect for busy weekdays or as a wholesome side dish for your favorite entrées. Low in calories and saturated fats, but high in nutrients, this recipe checks all the boxes for a heart-healthy diet. Serve it as-is for a vegan option, or sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top for an extra layer of creaminess and flavor. Perfect for family dinners, barbecues, or a light snack, this cucumber tomato salad is a simple yet satisfying addition to any meal. Keywords: heart-healthy cucumber tomato salad, Mediterranean-inspired salad, quick summer side dish, easy healthy salad recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large English cucumber
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese crumbles (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing the cucumber thoroughly. Slice it in half lengthwise and then into thin slices to create half-moons. Add to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the bowl with the cucumber.

Step 3

Peel the red onion and slice very thinly. Add the slices to the bowl.

Step 4

Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad mixture.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything gently to coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 7

If using feta cheese, sprinkle the crumbles over the top of the salad.

Step 8

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve the cucumber tomato salad as a refreshing side dish to any meal or enjoy on its own as a healthy snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(860.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	699.4

Total Fat 54.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 2548.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.6g
Protein 23.0g	0%

Vitamin D 51.3IU	0%
Calcium 722.5mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1485.4mg	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: 67.3%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 20.1%