Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion offers a milder flavor and is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro adds a fresh flavor, while spinach is often more affordable.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Trim the ends of the cucumbers, cut them in half and then into small pieces.

Chop the onion into small pieces.

Juice three lemons to get about 1/4 cup of lemon juice.

Cut the tomatoes in half and remove the juice and seeds, then chop into small pieces.

Stack and slice the Roma lettuce into small pieces, about 2 cups total.

In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and lettuce.

Add 1 teaspoon of dried mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar to the bowl.

Mix well and taste to adjust seasonings if necessary.

Serve immediately or let it sit for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

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