3 Salads to Make Using Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion

Salad with feta
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You may think lettuce is the basis of all salads. And while you’re correct that it is a base for many salads in the U.S., in some parts of the world there are three vegetables that every fresh salad needs: cucumber, tomato, and onion. These veggies add crunch, cooling juiciness, and a little kick to any type of salad—so go buy these three things and try out these salads below!

Chopped Salad With Feta

This simple and delicious salad uses little more than our big three, except it adds some saltiness as well as protein and calcium with feta cheese and olives. Chop your vegetables into bite-size pieces and dress with salt, pepper, and red wine vinaigrette or balsamic vinegar.

Israeli Salad

The classic Israeli salad is a perfect crunchy side dish, using simply the crunchiest cucumbers you can find. Try to use tomatoes that aren’t too ripe, as harder tomatoes preserve the texture and are easier to chop. That’s important, because for this salad you’ll want to chop everything as finely as you possible can. Dress with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

Tabbouli

Tabbouli’s main ingredients are bulgur and parsley, and it’s another super refreshing side dish that’s also packed with nutrients! It’s made in different ways depending on the cook, but one way to add crunch and and “extra something” is to chop up cucumbers and onions really fine and add them in.