Heart-Healthy Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Brighten up your table with this Heart-Healthy Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad—a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Bursting with juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty lime, this salad is a refreshing choice for lunch, dinner, or as a light side. Fresh parsley and mint add an aromatic twist, while a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together with a silky, heart-friendly finish. With only 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this easy, gluten-free, and vegan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Serve it fresh for a crunchy bite or let it sit to allow the flavors to mingle—either way, it's a salad you’ll keep coming back to.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium ripe tomatoes
• 2 medium cucumbers
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large lime
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Cut the tomatoes into small wedges or bite-sized pieces, removing seeds if preferred, and place them in a large bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumbers if desired. Slice them lengthwise, remove seeds with a spoon, and then slice into half-moons. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

Thinly slice half of a medium red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Chop the fresh parsley and mint finely and sprinkle over the vegetables.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, the juice from one large lime, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.

Step 8

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and evenly distribute the dressing.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1086.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	450.2

Total Fat 28.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1222.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 9.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 214.2mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 2090.4mg	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: 52.2%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 40.4%