Fresh & Fast
Lemon Garden Salad
Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and chopped onion tossed with fresh lemon, salt, and pepper for a bright, crunchy side.
Why we love it
Everyday ingredients, no cooking, and it tastes bright and clean in minutes.
Tip
Chop everything evenly so every bite has tomato, cucumber, and onion.
Lemon Garden Salad
Ingredients
For the crunchiest salad, salt right before serving so the tomatoes and cucumber don’t water out.
- 2 medium (about 12 oz total)ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large (about 12 oz)English cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 small (about 4 oz)red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml)lemon juice (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 tspsalt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 tspground black pepper (plus more to taste)
Prep plan
Prep checklist
- Wash and dry the tomatoes and cucumber
- Chop tomatoes, dice cucumber, and finely chop onion
- Measure lemon juice; keep salt and pepper ready
Make ahead
Chop the vegetables up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate; season with lemon, salt, and pepper right before serving.
Serving tip
Taste after mixing—add a little more lemon, salt, or pepper if needed.
Method
- Step 1
Prep
Wash and dry the tomatoes and cucumber. Peel the cucumber if you want a softer bite.
- Step 2
Chop
Chop the tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the onion.
- Step 3
Season
Add everything to a bowl. Pour in lemon juice, then sprinkle in salt and pepper.
- Step 4
Toss and serve
Toss well, taste, and adjust lemon/salt/pepper. Serve right away (or chill 10 minutes for a colder bite).
Substitutions
Want to swap ingredients (especially protein)? Make changes in Instacart® before checkout.
- Swap red onion for white onion
- Use cherry tomatoes (halved) instead of chopped tomatoes
- Leave the cucumber peel on for extra crunch
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