Tomato Cucumber Salad With Lemon Yogurt Dressing

Name: Tomato Cucumber Salad With Lemon Yogurt Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced; 1 medium cucumber; 3 -4 large garden fresh tomatoes, cored and sliced; salt and pepper; For the dressing; 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup roughly chopped assorted fresh herb (I used mint, parsley and oregano); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup lemon juice
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 medium cucumber
3 -4 large garden fresh tomatoes, cored and sliced
salt and pepper
For the dressing
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup roughly chopped assorted fresh herb (I used mint, parsley and oregano)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper

1
Place onion slices in a shallow dish. Pour lemon juice over them and toss so they are all coated with the juice. Let stand at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Turn them occasionally.
2
While the onions sit, peel and slice the cucumber into 1/4 inch slices.
3
Place in a large bowl.
4
Add the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
5
Make the dressing:.
6
In a small dish, mix together the yogurt, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper and olive oil.
7
Drain the juice off the onions into the bowl with the dressing ingredients. Mix well.
8
Add the onions to the bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes.
9
Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat.
10
Serve.
11
You can also fancy this up by layering the tomatoes on a platter and then topping with the cucumbers and then onions. Then just drizzle with the dressing.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced, 1 medium cucumber, 3 -4 large garden fresh tomatoes, cored and sliced, and more.

Yes, Tomato Cucumber Salad With Lemon Yogurt Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!