Cucumber Detox Salad: Recipe & How to Make It

Cucumber detox salad is a fresh cucumber and tomato salad with herbs and lemon dressing that takes 15 minutes to prepare and makes 2 servings. Find more detox salad recipes or customize a recipe with the ai detox recipe generator.

What ingredients do you need?

This cucumber salad uses a short list of fresh ingredients and a simple lemon-and-olive-oil dressing. The weights are the amounts to use after trimming and chopping; cup measures are approximate.

• 260 g cucumber, about 2 cups diced
• 180 g tomato, about 1 cup diced
• 40 g red onion, about ¼ cup finely diced
• 15 g fresh parsley, about ¼ cup chopped
• 30 ml lemon juice, 2 tablespoons or ⅛ cup
• 15 ml olive oil, 1 tablespoon or 1⁄16 cup

Choose a firm cucumber and a ripe tomato for the best texture. If measuring by volume, avoid packing the chopped vegetables tightly into the cup. The salad can be served on its own or alongside a meal.

How do you make cucumber detox salad?

Allow 15 minutes for washing, chopping and mixing. No cooking or resting time is needed.

1. Wash the cucumber, tomato and parsley under running water, and pat them dry with a clean towel. Peel the onion and trim away damaged areas from the vegetables.
2. Dice the cucumber and tomato into bite-size pieces. Finely dice the red onion and chop the parsley.
3. Combine the cucumber, tomato, onion and parsley in a bowl large enough for tossing.
4. Whisk the lemon juice and olive oil together in a small bowl or cup.
5. Pour the dressing over the vegetables, toss until coated and divide the cucumber salad between 2 plates.

For an even distribution of dressing, toss from the bottom of the bowl rather than stirring only the top. Serve promptly if you prefer the cucumber and onion crisp. The vegetables will release some liquid after they are dressed, so give the salad another gentle toss if it sits before serving.

Why does cucumber salad fit a detox-friendly meal?

Cucumber salad fits a meal built around vegetables and hydration. Cucumber and tomato contain water, and the vegetables also provide fiber as part of a varied diet.

The word “detox” does not mean the salad removes toxins or cleanses the body. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste. Eating regular, balanced meals and drinking enough fluid support normal body functions; this salad is one way to add vegetables to a meal, not a substitute for medical care.

What is the nutrition per serving?

When the recipe is divided evenly, each serving contains approximately the amounts below. These are ingredient amounts, not measured nutrient totals.

A reliable calorie or complete nutrient total is not available for this recipe without a verified nutrient calculation. Olive oil contributes calories, so changing the amount of dressing will change the energy content. The exact nutrients also depend on the produce and how evenly the dressing is divided.

How should you store and meal-prep it?

Refrigerate the cucumber salad in a covered container at 4°C (40°F) or below and eat it within 24 hours for the best texture. Refrigerate it within 2 hours of preparation; don't leave it sitting out for an extended meal or picnic.

For meal prep, wash and chop the vegetables, then refrigerate them separately from the lemon-and-oil dressing. Mix just before serving to help keep the salad crisp. Use clean containers and utensils, and discard the salad if it develops an off smell, slimy texture or visible mold.

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