Cucumber, Tomato and Red Onion Salad becomes a great choice for a low calorie, healthy and low fat lunch. The blend of flavors from the fresh vegetables compliment each other with a burst of freshness that only this combination can provide. The vinegar and oil dressing coat each bite with a healthy addition to the salad.
Want a few more ideas? Try my Navy Bean Salad, Chicken Jerk Salad, Cucumber Tomato and Red Onion Salad, or Cucumbers and Onions.
Cucumber, Tomato and Red Onion Salad
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Cucumber, Tomato and Red Onion Salad. A blend of fresh and healthy low fat veggies that will delight with every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, cut in 1/4 inch wedges
- 4 cucumbers, peeled and sliced in 1/2 inch rounds
- 3 roma tomatoes, cored and cut in 1/2 inch wedges
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Soak the red onion wedges in salted ice water for 30 minutes and then drain well.
- Put the onion, cucumbers, and tomatoes in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix together the vinegar, sugar, and canola oil in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add to the vegetables and toss well. Refrigerate.
- To serve, add the chopped parsley.
Notes
Want more salad ideas with protein addons? Try my Fresh Salmon Salad, Chicken Jerk Salad, Cucumber Tomato and Red Onion Salad, or Michigan Berry Salad.
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Courses Sides
Cuisine Salad
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 140 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 4.9 g | 8% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!
Thank you so much Debra! I am glad you like it. Have a great week!
Marilyn this pretty much looks like my salad. The only difference is I don’t have the patience to soak the onion. But it is a yummy salad!
It is so good. Especially on a nice summer night. Thanks Mary. Have a lovely week!
This looks yummy! I showed my partner and he said he wanted one. ☺ Thanks for linking up to #fridayfrivolity! Xx
You are welcome Amethyst. I hope you two get one soon!
This is a great combination for a delicious salad that we will really enjoy! We always love your recipes at Full Plate Thursday, thanks so much for sharing them with us!
Miz Helen
Thank you Miz Helen. I always look forward to sharing at the cottage.
Your salad has my mouth watering, I havent been making many for a while, Im the only one that eats them so it would be a treat!
Thank you for sharing on Friday Features this week!
Hope you have a great weekend!
I love salads out since I dont have to do all the prep work for just two of us. This one is easy though and so healthy. Treat yourself, you deserve it!! Enjoy your week.
This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at Sunday Fitness & Food 🙂
I love this salad, even better than my davirite Cobb and it is so much healthier. Thanks Angela! Enjoy your week!
This is a fave of mine — a traditional Israeli salad. Love it! #FridayFrivolity xo
I love this one too. It is so stunning when you serve it and I like everything but the onions. I give those discreetly to my husband. Thanks for commenting.
One of our favorite salads and this is what we’ll need after Fat Tuesday!
This is the time of year I need to break out the healthy food. Thanks for that reminder. LOL.
This is one of my favorite salads! Pinned to share 🙂
Thank you Laurie. Much appreciated. Enjoy your week!
Yum! Thanks for sharing with us at Together on Tuesdays.
You are very welcome Joanne. Have a great week.
My father would LOVE this! 🙂
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
You are welcome Jess. I hope he gets a chance to try it!
Salads are my favorite. Only problem is the tomatoes. I don’t like them. I will add avocado instead. lol
Bev
I am just starting to like tomatoes. Grape tomatoes have always been my favorite. And sometimes I like slices, but never wedges. I am high maintenace. LOL
This looks simple and nutritious. Pinning.
Thank you so much Leanna! Much appreciated.
This looks like a lovely light salad that’s refreshing and cool. Thanks for sharing your recipe at the #AnythingGoes Link Party.
Thanks Sandy! It is a great salad.