Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe | Quick & Refreshing!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion adds freshness, while white onion is often less expensive.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a zesty flavor, while vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro adds unique flavor, while spinach is more affordable.

Cut the ends off of the English cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise.

Slice the cucumber into approximately half-inch slices and place them in a mixing bowl.

Cut off the ends of the red onion and peel off the outer layer.

Cut the red onion in half, lay it flat, and slice it into rings, then add to the mixing bowl.

Dice the tomatoes by removing the stem, slicing them, and cutting them into cubes, then add to the mixing bowl.

In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then whisk together.

Drizzle the dressing over the veggies in the mixing bowl and toss to combine.

Chop about 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley and add it to the salad.

Chop about 1 tablespoon of fresh basil and add it to the salad, then stir everything together.

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