Cucumber salad with tomatoes and purslane

4 servings

30 minutes

Cucumber salad with tomatoes and purslane is a bright and refreshing dish that embodies the summer taste and aroma of fresh vegetables. Purslane, widely used in traditional French cuisine, adds a piquancy and slight tang to the salad. Cucumbers provide crunchiness while sweet, juicy tomatoes enhance the texture. The spiciness of jalapeño is balanced by the tenderness of lemon juice, which unites all ingredients into a harmonious blend. This salad is perfect as a light appetizer or accompaniment to meat and fish dishes. It brings freshness and vitamins to the diet, allowing one to enjoy the richness of natural flavors. Simple to prepare yet exquisite in taste, it makes a wonderful addition to any table, especially on warm sunny days.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 16.5
• Proteins: 0.9g
• Fats: 0.1g
• Carbohydrates: 3.3g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: 1 pc
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Purslane: 1 bunch
• Jalapeno pepper: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Lemon juice: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Peel the cucumber and cut it into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece

2. Cut the tomato into small pieces as well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 1 piece

3. Clean the purslane leaves from the stems and chop finely - it should yield about 0.5 cup of greens.

   Required ingredients:

   • Purslane: 1 bunch

4. In a bowl, mix cucumber, tomato, purslane, deseeded and finely chopped jalapeño, and lemon juice. Add salt and mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Tomatoes: 1 piece
   • Purslane: 1 bunch
   • Jalapeno pepper: 1 piece
   • Lemon juice: 3 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste