Lime-Zest Tomato & Onion Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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A vibrant, no-cook salad featuring juicy tomatoes, sweet onions, and a bright lime dressing, ready in under 15 minutes for instant freshness. This Indian recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 80 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 80 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium tomatoes
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 medium diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; toss gently to mix.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp ground cumin, and 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil until emulsified.
Step 3: Pour dressing over tomato mixture and toss until evenly coated, then let sit for 10 minutes before serving.