This salad was exactly what I was looking for in the evening: it fills me up, it’s light and I’ve already lost 2 kilos | Only 340 Kcal!

When the heat is on and your appetite is decreasing, but the desire for lightness and flavor remains, this cucumber, tomato and pepper salad is the perfect answer. Colorful, rich in water, fiber and antioxidants, it is an ideal recipe for those who want:

• Deflate the belly and drain excess fluids
• Stimulate metabolism naturally
• Fill up on vitamins and minerals
• Enjoy a complete meal with few calories

It is designed for those who follow a healthy and low-calorie diet, but it is also perfect for those who simply want to refresh themselves with something good, nutritious and very quick to prepare.

Cucumber, Tomato, and Pepper Salad – A Fresh, Healthy Recipe

Preparation times

• Preparation: 15 minutes

• Cooking: none

• Total: 15 minutes

• Servings: 2

• Calories: 340 per serving

Ingredients 

• 550 g cucumbers cut into strips

• 3 medium tomatoes, pulped (~300 g)

• 1 large grated carrot (~80 g)

• 1 medium pepper, cut into strips (~150 g)

• 50 ml extra virgin olive oil (~45 g)

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced (~10 g)

• 1 bunch chopped green onions (~50 g)

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (~15 g)

• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (~5 g)

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• ⅓ teaspoon chili pepper

• 1 teaspoon salt

• Chopped parsley and dill to taste

Preparation

1. 1. 1. Cut and prepare the vegetables: Wash all the vegetables well. Trim the cucumbers and cut them into thin strips. Remove the pulp from the tomatoes (removing the seeds) and slice them into strips as well. Finely grate the carrot. Cut the pepper into thin strips. Chop the green onions.

      2. Add flavor and freshness: In a large bowl, combine all the vegetables. Also add the finely chopped parsley and dill, and the finely chopped garlic cloves to give character to the dish.

      3. Prepare the dressing: in a small saucepan, heat the extra virgin olive oil slightly (it should not fry, just cool). Pour it over the vegetables. Then add the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, paprika, chili pepper and salt.

      4. Mix and serve: Mix everything well with two spoons, making sure that the dressing coats every piece. Let it rest for 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

   To prepare this salad you can watch the video recipe here!