Summer Salad -- Hold the Lettuce! Recipe

Name: Summer Salad -- Hold the Lettuce!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup peeled cucumber, cut in 1/2-inch chunks; 4 cups riped tomatoes, cut in 1/2-inch chunks; 1 large red bell peppers or 1 large green bell pepper, cut in 1/2-inch chunks; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional); 3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped (optional); 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled or cubed) (optional); ½ cup pitted kalamata olive (optional); 2 scallions, cut in 1/4-inch slices (optional); 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup peeled cucumber, cut in 1/2-inch chunks
4 cups riped tomatoes, cut in 1/2-inch chunks
1 large red bell peppers or 1 large green bell pepper, cut in 1/2-inch chunks
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped (optional)
1 cup feta cheese (crumbled or cubed) (optional)
½ cup pitted kalamata olive (optional)
2 scallions, cut in 1/4-inch slices (optional)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Chop the fresh vegetables as described above and place in a large salad bowl or glass bowl.
2
Refrigerate until ready to serve so the salad will be nice and cold.
3
If adding olives, feta, herbs, and/or green onion, sprinkle them evenly over the salad.
4
Mix the oil and vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and set aside until ready to serve.
5
Pour the dressing over the vegetables, toss.
6
Taste for salt, pepper, quantity and balance of the dressing.
7
Add more of any of the dressing ingredients if you like.

280

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup peeled cucumber, cut in 1/2-inch chunks, 4 cups riped tomatoes, cut in 1/2-inch chunks, 1 large red bell peppers or 1 large green bell pepper, cut in 1/2-inch chunks, 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional), and more.

Yes, Summer Salad -- Hold the Lettuce! falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Summer Salad -- Hold the Lettuce!

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