Cucumber, Tomato, and Red Onion Salad

By: Dorine Lam, RDN, MS, MPH

Onions from the aalium family are known to have strong anti-inflammatory, anti-cholesterol, anti-cancer and antioxidant properties.  Cucumber has many health benefits including fighting cancers, aids in weight loss and digestion, may improve cholesterol and blood pressure.

• 3 Cucumbers Peeled and sliced
• ½ Red Onion Chopped
• 4 Tomatoes cubed
• Put ingredients in bowl, toss salad so it is mixed. Then add dressing. Everything is to taste (dressing).

Dressing

• Sea Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Grapeseed Oil (to taste)
• 2 Tbsp White Wine vinegar

NOTE: You can use other type of vinegars such as apple cider vinegar, but you may need to adjust the quantity of vinegar.

 
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