Tomato Tomatillo & Cucumber Salad
This simple salad is one of my late-summer go-to’s, a firm favourite made with ripe, juicy tomatoes + tomatillos.
This salad pairs well with lots of dishes. Serve as a simple side, make a complete meal by adding salad greens, grains, beans and different proteins, or pile on toasted sourdough or my gluten-free Body Balance Quinoa Bread for a bruschetta-style snack.
- Serves2
- Cooks in
- Prep time 10 mins
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Ingredients
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Method
Tomato Tomatillo & Cucumber Salad
PEEL husk off tomatillo – fruit might feel a little stick-ish – wash all veg.
MIX all ingredients gently together in a bowl. TASTE & adjust seasoning.
SERVE garnished with basil leaves + flowers.
DRESS with 4-6 tbsp Lemon Dijon Dressing or balsamic vinegar or glaze.
Serving Ideas
with Mixed Baby Greens.
Garnish with sunflower seeds, toasted pine nuts or any other nuts or seeds.
Pile on toasted sourdough or my gluten-free protein-rich Body Balance Quinoa Bread.
Chef tips + Ingredient Swaps + Ideas
ADD BEANS or GRAINS – use cannellini or navy beans, chickpeas + lentils, cooked rice, quinoa, black lentils, pinto, adzuki, and black-eyed peas.
VEG + SWAP OR ADD radish, cooked beetroot, kohlrabi, celery, pepper – finely diced.
ADD sunflower seeds, toasted pine nuts or any other nuts or seeds.
THERAPEUTIC DIETS – Adapt the recipe and ingredients according to your healthcare provider.
Please remember to read food ingredient labels.
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