Moroccan Cucumber Tomato Salad

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

cucumbers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini offers a similar crunch, while cabbage is often less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Cilantro adds freshness, and green onions are a cost-effective herb.

red onion

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Shallots have a milder flavor, while yellow onions are widely available and cheaper.

Cut Persian cucumbers in half, then into thirds, and dice into small cubes.

Slice Roma tomatoes, remove seeds, and dice into small pieces.

Mince parsley and red onion.

Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl.

Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Toss everything until evenly combined.

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