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Tomato and Cucumber Salad

A refreshing diced salad featuring ripe tomatoes and crisp cucumbers dressed with ground cumin, lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs.

15 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 ripe plum tomatoes, finely diced
  • 1 English cucumber, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the 4 finely diced ripe plum tomatoes, 1 finely diced English cucumber, and 1/2 cup finely diced red onion.

  2. 2

    Add the 2 tbsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley and 2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro to the vegetable mixture.

  3. 3

    In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.

  4. 4

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

  5. 5

    Let the salad sit for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Tomato and Cucumber Salad?

The entry for Tomato and Cucumber Salad calls for 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Is Tomato and Cucumber Salad low-carb?

A serving of Tomato and Cucumber Salad carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many carbs are in Tomato and Cucumber Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 110 calories, with 2 g protein and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 220 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Tomato and Cucumber Salad keep?

Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Tomato and Cucumber Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Tomato and Cucumber Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the tomatoes drops from 4 to 2; doubled, it is 8. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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