🥒🍅 Cucumber Tomato Salad (Beginner-Friendly | 2 Points)
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional but great)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (this is where the points come from)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Flavor Boosters (Still Low Points)
- Fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Garlic powder or minced garlic
- A pinch of oregano
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
1️⃣ Add cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion to a bowl
2️⃣ Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice (or vinegar)
3️⃣ Season with salt & pepper
4️⃣ Toss gently until everything is coated
5️⃣ Chill for 10–15 minutes for best flavor (optional but recommended)
🧮 Points Breakdown (Approx.)
- Vegetables: 0 points
- Olive oil (1 tbsp): 2 points
➡️ Total: 2 Points
💡 Tips & Variations
- Oil-free version: Skip olive oil → 0 points
- Add feta (1 tbsp) → +1–2 points
- Add chickpeas (¼ cup) → more filling
- Add Greek yogurt + lemon for a creamy twist