Tomato Salad with Creamy Cucumber-Herb Dressing
This tomato salad is refreshingly different: instead of a classic vinaigrette, the tomatoes get a creamy, blended cucumber-herb dressing. It makes the salad wonderfully juicy and full of flavour. It's perfect as a light side for the barbecue or as a quick low-carb bite in between. If you like, add a little feta or mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 100 g tomatoes
- 0.5 onion
- 100 g cucumber, for the dressing
- 0.5 clove garlic, for the dressing
- 1 tsp lemon juice, for the dressing
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- herbs of your choice (e.g. dill, chives, parsley, basil, lemon balm), for the dressing, to taste
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 1 Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 kcal | 45 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g | 7 g |
| Protein | 2 g | 2 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 2 g | 2 g |
| of which sugar | 5 g | 5 g |
How this is calculated
Target amount = ingredient amount × target servings ÷ base servings. The result is then rounded for kitchen use: from 100 g or ml to the nearest 5, between 1 and 99 to the nearest 1, pieces and spoons to half units, amounts below one unit to quarters, thirds or halves. Teaspoons and tablespoons also go down to an eighth, kilograms and litres stay finer.
Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes and onion into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
- For the dressing, blend the cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and your chosen herbs together in a separate container until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the tomato and onion mixture, toss briefly and serve straight away.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 45 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| of which sugar | 5 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I make this tomato salad ahead?
It's best to prepare the dressing and the vegetables separately and combine them just before serving, so the salad stays fresh and crisp.
Which herbs work best?
Dill, chives, parsley, basil and lemon balm all work beautifully. Use whatever you have on hand or whatever you enjoy most.
Does the salad work with feta or mozzarella?
Yes, both work wonderfully. Feta adds a salty note, while mozzarella makes the salad creamier. Just note that with cheese the salad is no longer vegan or dairy-free.
Is this tomato salad suitable for a low-carb diet?
Yes, the salad contains very few carbs and no added sugars, which makes it a great fit for low-carb eating.
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