Chopped cucumber & tomato salad with lemon

Enjoy a zesty blend of chopped cucumber and ripe tomatoes, drizzled with a tangy lemon dressing. This fresh and flavorful salad is a perfect side dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 English cucumber, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 450g tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or basil

Instructions:

1. In a spacious bowl, beat together vinegar, lemon peel, lemon juice, and salt. Gradually add oil while beating to mix. Mix in cucumber, tomatoes, and shallot, and stir well. Allow it to sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours before serving. Right before serving, blend in parsley (or basil). Serve using a slotted spoon.

Summary:

• Calories: 508 kcal
• Fat: 42 g
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Potassium: 1646 mg
• Magnesium: 98 mg