Ingredients
– 3 medium cucumbers, chopped
– 4 medium tomatoes, diced
– 1 small red onion, finely chopped
– 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
– ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
– ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or lemon juice
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Feta cheese (optional), crumbled
– Olives (optional), sliced
Instructions
Creating a Chopped Cucumber Tomato Salad is simple if you follow these straightforward steps:
1. Prepare the Vegetables: Begin by washing your cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Chop the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and dice the tomatoes.
2. Chop Onion and Pepper: Finely chop the red onion and dice the bell pepper into small pieces.
3. Combine in a Bowl: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper.
4. Add Parsley: Toss in the chopped fresh parsley, enhancing the salad’s freshness and flavor.
5. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and red wine vinegar (or lemon juice). Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the veggies are evenly coated.
7. Chill (Optional): For enhanced flavors, cover the salad and refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.
8. Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle optional feta cheese or olives on top if desired.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible salad with ease!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: Toss in some chickpeas, grilled chicken, or shrimp for a heartier meal that packs additional protein.