Description
This Fresh Mediterranean Chopped Salad is a burst of sunshine on a plate. Using a traditional technique of salting and draining to concentrate flavors, this salad features a zesty lemon-herb dressing and a refreshing trio of parsley, cilantro, and mint.
Ingredients
The Chopped Base
- 1 large cucumber (diced)
- 2–3 vine-ripened tomatoes (diced)
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
The Herb Trio
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced
The Dressing
- 2 tablespoons high-quality extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Salt & Drain: Toss diced cucumber with 1/2 tsp salt in a mesh strainer. Add diced tomatoes and let drain for 15 mins to prevent sogginess.
Prep Herbs: Mince onion, parsley, cilantro, and mint. Place in a large bowl.
Combine: Add drained veggies to the bowl. Season with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and toss.
Dress: Toss with olive oil first to coat the vegetables. Finally, stir in the lemon juice.
Serve: Taste and adjust lemon or salt. Serve immediately.
Notes
Uniformity: Aim for 1/4-inch cubes so you get every flavor in a single spoonful.
Pro Tip: Apply oil before lemon juice to create a barrier that keeps herbs from wilting.
Mint: Do not skip the mint! It provides the essential cooling finish for this salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Salad
- Method: No-Cook / Chopping
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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