Name: Cucumber & Tomato Salad with Preserved Lemon
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 cups diced unpeeled small cucumbers, preferably Persian (see Tip) or “mini”; 1.5 cups assorted cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered; 0.25 cup finely chopped white onion; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh mint; 2 teaspoons minced preserved lemon or 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground pepper to taste

Cucumber & Tomato Salad with Preserved Lemon

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In this cucumber and tomato salad recipe, preserved lemon adds a tangy, salty bite. Serve this healthy salad as an accompaniment to dishes like grilled lamb or chicken or as a side on a bed of finely julienned purple kale, lightly dressed with more olive oil and lemon juice. Look for preserved lemons at specialty-foods stores.

By Romney Steele

Updated on June 19, 2020

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

3 cups diced unpeeled small cucumbers, preferably Persian (see Tip) or “mini”
1 ½ cups assorted cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
¼ cup finely chopped white onion
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons minced preserved lemon or 1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, parsley, mint, preserved lemon (or zest), lemon juice and salt in a medium bowl. Let stand for at least 10 minutes (and up to 2 hours) for the flavors to meld.
Add oil and toss to coat. Season with pepper.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Let stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours.

Persian cucumbers are nearly seedless and are thin-skinned enough to be served unpeeled. They're usually 5 to 6 inches long and can be used interchangeably with the similar but larger English cucumber.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

91	Calories
7g	Fat
6g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 91
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Vitamin A 791IU	16%
Vitamin C 16mg	18%
Folate 21mcg	5%
Sodium 77mg	3%
Calcium 28mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 19mg	5%
Potassium 275mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.