This is a very simple, fresh and healthy salad that accompanies any type of food. You could serve this salad with rice or with grilled lean meat, fish, or chicken.
Tomato Cucumber salad can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time to allow flavors to blend. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Note – You can add fresh herbs, such as basil or mint, to this salad for even more flavor!
Ingredients
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 English cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon dried mint
- 2-3 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt & pepper
Directions
- In a medium serving dish, toss the tomatoes, cucumbers and onion with mint, lemon juice and salt & pepper. Mix well and serve cool.
Health benefits of Cucumber- Cucumber is an excellent source of vitamin C , A , folate, manganese, molybdenum, potassium, silica, sulfur, and lesser amounts of vitamin B complex, sodium, calcium, phosphorus and chlorine.
Cucumber is the answer to a happy and healthy skin. It helps in soothing and softening your skin which can get you relaxed in no time.
Health benefits of Tomato- The tomato is also an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of vitamin A.
Tomatoes are filled with lycopene which is an antioxidant that protects cells from oxygen damage, certain cancers (breast, lung, prostate, colorectal, and pancreatic), and heart disease.
Health benefits of Onion- Onions are very low in calories and fats; but rich in soluble dietary fiber.
