Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Salad
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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Servings: 2
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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