Cucumber Salad with Oregano
Posted in Recipes by inMotion Life
Cucumbers originated in India, and have been cultivated for at least 3 000 years. They are most commonly used in salads, such as this delicious Cucumber Salad with Oregano Recipe.
Cucumber Salad with Oregano | Image: food.com
Recipe
- 2 large cucumbers
- 2 large tomatoes
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- A dash of fresh oregano
- A dash of fresh parsley
- Wash and peel the cucumbers
- Cut the cucumber into 1 inch (2.5cm) slices
- Cut the tomato's into 4 quarters
- Toss in a bowl and add the olive oil, fresh oregano, and fresh parsley
- Chill before serving for best flavour
Nutritional Benefits of Cucumbers
Cucumbers are rich in vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants, the most noteworthy of which are vitamin K, potassium, ß-carotene and α-carotene, vitamin-C, vitamin-A, zea-xanthin and lutein. They are also very low in calories (just 15 calories per 100 g), which makes them great for dieting, and their peel is a good source of dietary fibre, which helps reduce constipation, and offers some protection against colon cancers etc.
Give this Cucumber with Oregano Salad recipe a try, and let us know what you think of it in the comments below, or share your own cucumber salad recipes with us.
