Refreshing Tomato and Cucumber Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• Cucumber (1 large)
• Tomato (2 large)
• Red onion (1/2, thinly sliced)
• Fresh basil leaves (1/4 cup, loosely packed)
• Olive oil (1/4 cup)
• Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
• Honey (1 tablespoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon, or to taste)
• Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon, freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Start by preparing the vegetables. Using a spiralizer, turn the cucumber into noodle-like strands. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to make thin strips instead.
2. Slice the tomatoes into thin rounds. Thinly slice the red onion and roughly chop the fresh basil leaves.
3. In a large bowl, combine the spiralized cucumber, tomato slices, red onion slices, and fresh basil. Toss gently until well combined.
4. Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and freshly ground pepper in a small bowl. Adjust the seasoning as per your taste.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are well coated.
6. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve chilled and enjoy! You can also add some crumbled feta cheese or grilled chicken for extra protein.