Description

A bright and refreshing chopped salad combining creamy chopped eggs with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and fresh herbs, dressed in a light olive oil and apple cider vinegar dressing. Perfect as a quick meal or healthy side dish, this salad is easy to prepare, nutritionally balanced, and full of vibrant natural flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

4 large eggs
1 medium cucumber, diced
2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves

Dressing

3 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Optional Variations

1 avocado, diced (for buttery creaminess)
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (for extra protein and texture)
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (as parsley substitute)
2 tablespoons toasted almonds or walnuts (for added crunch)
A pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes (for gentle heat)

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Hard-boil the eggs by placing them in cold water, bringing to a boil, then simmering for 9-10 minutes. Immediately cool them in ice water, peel, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Dice cucumbers and tomatoes into similar-sized chunks for uniform texture.
Build Your Salad Base: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped eggs, diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions. Add fresh parsley leaves to enhance the salad’s freshness and color.
Mix the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl until well combined. The dressing should be light and tangy to complement the fresh ingredients.
Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine while keeping the chopped ingredients intact. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes for a cooler, crisper experience.

Notes

Boil eggs perfectly to avoid a chalky yolk and keep firm whites.
Chop all ingredients uniformly for balanced flavor and texture in every bite.
Add fresh herbs at the end to preserve their brightness and aroma.
Taste dressing before tossing; adjust acidity or oil as needed.
Chill salad before serving to meld flavors beautifully.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: No Cooking Required
Cuisine: International

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 180
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 185mg

Keywords: chopped egg salad, cucumber tomato salad, healthy salad, quick meal, protein salad, fresh salad, easy salad recipe