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A refreshing and simple salad with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sharp red onion tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette. Perfect as a light side for any summer meal and ready in minutes.
Prepare the vegetables
Make the vinaigrette
Combine and serve
A refreshing and simple salad with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sharp red onion tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette. Perfect as a light side for any summer meal and ready in minutes.
This american recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 152.13 calories per serving with 1.14g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side.
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To reduce fat, decrease the olive oil to 2 tablespoons. The flavor will be tangier but still delicious.
Add 1 cup of canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained) or 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese for a protein boost.
Use a store-bought Italian or red wine vinaigrette to save time on making the dressing from scratch.
Use a milder onion like a sweet Vidalia onion and cut the cucumber into fun shapes to make it more appealing for kids.
Tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
Cucumbers have a high water content, which helps you stay hydrated, especially during warmer months.
Extra virgin olive oil provides monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health and can help lower bad cholesterol levels.
Yes, this tomato salad is very healthy. It's packed with vitamins and antioxidants from the fresh vegetables, and contains healthy monounsaturated fats from the olive oil.
One cup of this tomato salad contains approximately 140-150 calories, primarily from the olive oil in the vinaigrette.
You can chop the vegetables and make the dressing ahead of time, storing them separately in the refrigerator. Combine them just before serving for the best texture.
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