Middle Eastern Tomato Salad

This salad is a perfect side dish for any phase of the South Beach Diet, or any other diet for that matter, and it's an incredible tasting summer treat for anyone, whether or not you're on a diet. I think it pairs wonderfully with any kind of grilled meat or fish.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 48 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
• 1 cup seeded, finely diced cucumber
• 1 cup finely diced tomato
• 1 cup finely diced sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• ¾ cup finely chopped mint, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place diced cucumber into a colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt or as needed; allow to drain for about 15 minutes. Toss drained cucumber with tomato, sweet onion, parsley, and mint. Drizzle salad with olive oil and fresh lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.