Tomato, Cucumber and Herb Salad
Yields
2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 medium-sized tomatoes (any colour), very thinly sliced
- 1 medium-sized cucumber, very thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 cup chopped asparagus
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Atlantic dulse flakes, more to taste (optional)
For the salad base:
- 6 cups loosely packed leafy greens (such as romaine, butter lettuce, spinach, and/or mache)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice
Directions
Place the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, garlic, asparagus and herbs in a medium-sized bowl. Toss until evenly mixed. Add the lemon juice, orange juice and dulse flakes. Toss again and set aside. Place the leafy greens of your choice in a large bowl and top with freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice. Top with cucumber and tomato mixture. Serve immediately or keep in the fridge until needed.
Credit
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