Cucumber & Tomato Salad With Preserved Lemon

In this cucumber and tomato salad recipe, preserved lemon adds a tangy, salty bite. If you prefer, lemon zest is a good substitute here. 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.

Prep/Cook Time: 35 Minutes, Servings: 4

Ingredients

3 cups diced unpeeled small cucumbers, preferably Persian or “mini”
1½ 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.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 91 Calories, Total Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Fiber: 1 g, Total Sugars: 3 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 1 g, Sodium: 127 mg, Potassium: 275 mg, Phosphorus: 36 mg, Iron: 1 mg, Folate: 21 mcg, Calcium: 28 mg, Vitamin A: 791 IU, Vitamin C: 16 mg, Vitamin D: 0 IU

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