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    Easy Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Salad

    August 10, 2021 by cookingwithelo Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Mediterranean tomato cucumber salad is an easy summer salad recipe that comes together in less than 15 minutes. It is perfect for a simple and light lunch. Toss with an olive oil balsamic dressing for extra flavor.

    Mediterranean tomato cucumber salad
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    • Easy summer salad
    • Can you eat raw buckwheat?
    • Add buckwheat to make your salads more filling
    • Step by step with pictures
    • Why you'll love this summer salad recipe
    • More buckwheat recipes
    • The recipe

    Easy summer salad

    Are you looking for a refreshing summer salad that doesn't require a lot of effort? Then this Mediterranean tomato-cucumber salad should be right up your alley. It is made of a few simple ingredients with a very basic (but super flavorful) dressing. It reminds me of a Greek tomato and cucumber salad without the feta cheese. The Kalamata olives and Mediterranean herbs will instantly transport you to a warm and sunny place.

    There is no doubt that this vegan salad makes a perfect lunch during the hot summer days. You can easily toss everything together around lunchtime or make it ahead of time and eat in on the go.

    Tomato cucumber greek salad in a bowl

    Can you eat raw buckwheat?

    Buckwheat groats are the hulled buckwheat kernels. Although they are often eaten after soaking, cooking, sprouting or fermentation, they can be consumed raw. Topping your salads with raw buckwheat groats is a great way to use them in recipes.

    Add buckwheat to make your salads more filling

    Two important constituents of foods that help you feel more satiated after a meal are proteins and fibers. When proteins reach the gut, they cause the release of hormones (i.e., CCK, PYY, GLP-1) that (among other mechanisms) signal to your brain that you are full. Fibers cannot be digested in the gut and absorb liquids, which provide volume and make you feel satiated.

    Buckwheat groats are high in both fiber and protein, which is why they help keep you full longer when added to a salad. According to the USDA, 100 g (approx. ½ cup) raw buckwheat groats contain:

    • 300 calories
    • 62 g carbs
      • 2.2 g fiber
      • 0 g sugar
    • 13 g protein
    • 2.2 g fat
    • 0 mg sodium

    Step by step with pictures

    Wash and chop the vegetables. Wash the tomatoes, cucumber and arugula. Cut everything into bite-size pieces.

    • Ingredients for mediterranean tomato cumber salad
    • Arugula for tomato cucumber salad

    Make the dressing. Simply whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup and herbs in a bowl until combined.

    • Homemade balsamic dressing
    • olive oil balsamic dressing combined

    Add everything to a salad bowl or a plate and drizzle with the dressing. Top with buckwheat groats for some crunch.

    • Tomato cucumber salad in a bowl

    Why you'll love this summer salad recipe

    • It is ready in < 15 minutes
    • There is no cooking required
    • It is made from a few simple simple ingredients
    • It is naturally vegan

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    The recipe

    Mediterranean tomato cucumber salad

    Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Salad

    5 from 1 vote
    Easy Mediterranean tomato cucumber salad that comes together in 10 minutes only. It is perfect as a simple and light lunch during the hot summer days.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Eloïse Jennes

    Ingredients 

    • 200 g cherry tomatoes
    • ½ cucumber
    • 200 g arugula
    • 4 tablespoon pitted Kalamata or black olives
    • 4 tablespoon raw or sprouted buckwheat groats optional

    For the dressing

    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave syrup
    • 1 teaspoon dried mint or ½ bunch of fresh mint
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 pinch of salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Wash the cherry tomatoes and the cucumber. Optionally peel the cucumber. Cut the tomatoes in half and the cucumber in half, then in slices.
    • Wash and drain the arugula. Add it to a salad bowl with the tomatoes, cucumber and pitted olives.
    • Make the dressing by mixing the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and maple syrup with the mint and oregano. Pour it over the salad and toss until everything is coated.
    • If desired, sprinkle with buckwheat groats for some crunch.

    Notes

    To take the salad on the go, store the dressing in a separate container and add it right before serving.
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