Spicy Tomato Cucumber Salad
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This delicious Spicy Tomato Cucumber Salad is a healthy and easy recipe that is perfect for toddlers. Loaded with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers and a kick of spice, this salad will have your toddler begging for more! Kids will love the flavors and textures of this dish, a favorite among Australia’s top toddler recipes. With only a few ingredients and no cooking required, this nutritious and kid-friendly salad is one recipe you won’t be able to resist!
General Information
Servings: 4 Keywords: salad, tomato, cucumber, spicy Calories: 45 kcal Protein: 2.2g Carbs: 8.6g Fats: 1.1g Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tomatoes, each cut into 8 slices
- 220g cucumber, cut into small cubes
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons freshly-ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon freshly-ground chili pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
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Start by prepping your ingredients! Wash and dry tomatoes, cut into 8 slices, and place on a plate. Peel and cube the cucumber, then mince the garlic.
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In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, black pepper, chili pepper, and lemon juice. Then mix until everything is infused.
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On the plate with the tomatoes, arrange the cucumbers around the tomatoes in a circle.
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Drizzle the olive oil and pepper mixture over the tomatoes and cucumbers.
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Sprinkle the minced garlic over the salad and serve immediately.
Q: Why did the tomato blush? A: Because it saw the salad dressing!
Recommended Sides
This salad pairs well with a light and airy bread such as focaccia or baguette for dipping. To round out the meal, a simple green salad with vinaigrette would compliment it nicely.