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Middle Eastern Cucumber Tomato Salad for Falafel

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Fresh Middle Eastern cucumber tomato salad with parsley and lemon. A crisp, vegan side perfect for falafel, shawarma, or any meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Persian cucumbers, diced
  • 1 pound fresh ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/3 cup minced onion (optional)
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt to taste (I use about 1/2 tsp)

Method
 

  1. Slice the Persian cucumber in half lengthwise.
  2. Slice each half lengthwise into four strips to create eight long, thin pieces total.
  3. Hold the strips together and slice into very small pieces, optionally removing the seeds first by scooping out the centers if preferred.
  4. Place the diced cucumbers and all other ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
  5. Mix until the vegetables are thoroughly coated with the parsley, oil, lemon juice, and salt.
  6. Serve fresh at room temperature or chilled for a more refreshing salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSodium: 6mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

The Chop: I have found that the real magic of this dish is in the dice, so I take my time to cut everything into tiny, uniform cubes to ensure every spoonful has the perfect