Israeli Tomato and Cucumber Salad Recipe


Submitted by itsjustmed

Makes 6 servings


Fresh, yummy salad

Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes
1/2 tsp salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup mint leaves, fresh, finely chopped
1 lb cucumbers, seeded
Directions
  1. Peel, quarter and seed cucumbers, cut into 1/4 inch pieces, toss with 2 tsp salt in a strainer and drain about 1 hour. Discard liquid.

  2. Core and halve tomatoes, then cut each half into 4-5 wedges. Todd wedges with salt in a large bowl; let rest until a small pool of liquid accumulates, 15-20 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, whisk oil, lemon juice, red onion, mint and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Pour mixture over tomatoes and liquid; toss to coat. Rest 5 min to blend flavors.

Categories

Salads, Jewish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 209.9g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
96
Calories from Fat
63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
7.0g
11%
Saturated Fat
1.0g
5%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
202mg
8%
Total Carbohydrates
8.3g
3%
Dietary Fiber
2.0g
8%
Sugars
4.5g
Protein
1.6g
Vitamin A 24% Vitamin C 33%
Calcium 3% Iron 6%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B
  Good points
  • No cholesterol
  • High in potassium
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in sugar
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