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crisp tomato & cucumber delight

Name: crisp tomato & cucumber delight
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 cucumbers, sliced; Juice of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Salt the cucumbers first, let them sit 5 minutes, then drain the liquid. Stops the salad from watering down.

Serves

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Difficulty

Easy

Cost

Budget-Friendly

Calories

120

Carbs

10g

Protein

Fat

Flavor Profile

🍅 Juicy and sweet from the tomatoes

🥒 Crisp and cool from the cucumbers

🍋 Tangy and bright from the lemon

🌿 Fresh and aromatic from the mint

🧴 Light and smooth from the olive oil

Ingredients

🍅 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

🥒 2 cucumbers, sliced

🍋 Juice of 1 lemon

🌿 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

🧴 2 tbsp olive oil

🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

🍁 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)

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Instructions

Combine cherry tomatoes and cucumbers in a large bowl.

Add lemon juice, olive oil, and maple syrup if using. Toss to coat and season with salt and pepper.

Garnish with fresh mint and serve immediately or refrigerate 30 minutes to meld flavors.

🧬 Food Science

Cucumbers are known for their hydrating properties, as they are made up of 95% water. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which has been shown to reduce inflammation and may contribute to skin health and longevity.

Pair It

🥂 Pair with a cold glass of lemonade or a citrus-infused iced tea.

🍽️ Pair with roasted chicken or a simple quinoa and herb salad.