Cooked Cuke, Tomato & Watercress Salad 🥗

Overview:

Cook Time: 7 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4

Description:

This salad is a bit unique. You may prepare it hours before serving. The watercress gives a lovely bite to the salad.

Ingredients:

Quantity	Ingredient
1	Cucumber
1	Pinch of Salt
2 tbsp	Olive Oil
1	Red Onion
1 clove	Garlic
1 1/2 cup	Tomatoes
1 tbsp	Red Wine Vinegar
1/8 tsp	Dried Thyme
1/8 tsp	Basil
To taste	Pepper
	Watercress

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 88.6
Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 588.6mg
Carbohydrates: 6.7g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 3.2g
Protein: 1.2g

Instructions:

Prepare the Cucumber:
- Cover the prepared cucumber with water in a saucepan.
- Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
- Drain the cucumber.
Dry the Cucumber:
- Place the drained cucumber on paper towels to dry completely.
Saute Onion and Garlic:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Saute the onion and garlic until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
Prepare Tomato Mixture:
- Remove the skillet from heat.
- Stir in the tomatoes, red wine vinegar, dried thyme, and basil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine Ingredients:
- Stir in the cooked cucumber.
Chill and Serve:
- Chill the salad in the fridge.
- To serve, line plates with watercress and mound the cucumber and tomato mixture on top.

This Cooked Cuke, Tomato & Watercress Salad is a refreshing and healthy option, perfect for a light lunch or snack. The combination of crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and peppery watercress creates a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Plus, with its low protein and low cholesterol content, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy any time of day. So why not give this recipe a try and add a burst of freshness to your day?