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Cold Appetizer

Cold Appetizer recipe

Cucumbers are actually fruits, not vegetables, as they contain seeds.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 8.

Cooking Method
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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 45 mins
Servings 4
Calories 480
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 1 piece Cucumber
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 small Red Onion
  • 1 piece Lemon
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 handful Fresh Basil
Instructions
  1. Slice the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  2. In a bowl, combine the sliced vegetables.
  3. Squeeze the lemon juice over the vegetables.
  4. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt and black pepper.
  5. Toss gently to coat the vegetables with the dressing.
  6. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  7. Before serving, garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 120kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
Sugars 3g
Protein 5g10%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.