Cucumber and Tomato Salad Recipe

Diabetic Cucumber & Tomato Salad

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 2 cups sliced cucumber (English or regular, seeds removed if watery)
• ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
• Salt & black pepper to taste

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
2. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice (or vinegar), salt, and pepper.
3. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently.
4. Chill 20–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

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🩸 Why It’s Diabetes-Friendly

• Very low in carbohydrates (about 5–6g net carbs per serving)
• High water content helps with fullness
• No added sugar
• Olive oil adds healthy fats that help slow glucose absorption

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🥒 Optional Add-Ins (Still Blood-Sugar Friendly)

• Crumbled feta cheese
• Sliced avocado
• Fresh basil
• A sprinkle of chia seeds