Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Pink Salt – Refreshing Delight!
This vibrant and refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Pink Salt is the perfect companion for any meal, bringing a burst of color and flavor to your table. With fresh ingredients and a hint of mineral richness from pink salt, it’s an ideal choice for warm summer days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Fresh cucumbers
- Ripe tomatoes
- Pink Himalayan salt
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
- Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Start by washing the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. If using regular cucumbers, you might want to peel them for a smoother texture. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference. Cut the tomatoes into wedges or bite-sized pieces, ensuring they’re uniform for even flavor distribution.
- In a large bowl, gently toss together the sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. I like to use my hands for this to ensure everything is mixed without bruising the tomatoes.
- Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil over the vegetables. Squeeze fresh lemon juice to taste, and sprinkle pink salt evenly. Start with about a teaspoon of pink salt, and adjust according to your preference.
- If you’re using fresh herbs, chop them finely and add them to the bowl. Give everything a gentle toss to combine all the flavors.
- Allow the salad to sit for about 10-15 minutes. This resting period helps the flavors meld beautifully, and the salt draws out some of the moisture from the vegetables, creating a lovely dressing.
- Give the salad one last toss before serving. I love to serve it chilled or at room temperature, as it enhances the crispness of the cucumbers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Choose the freshest, ripest produce you can find. Feel free to customize this salad with diced red onions, avocado, or feta cheese. Adjust the salt to taste, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving for an even more refreshing dish.