Tomato salad healthy recipes/how to make tomato salad/The famous tomato salad recipe

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Heirloom tomatoes offer unique flavors, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

Chop fresh tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Slice onion thinly and soak in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.

Dice cucumber into small cubes.

Finely chop green chilies and cilantro.

Combine tomatoes, onion, cucumber, green chilies, and cilantro in a bowl.

Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the salad.

Sprinkle salt to taste.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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