Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. Featuring crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, this salad is enhanced with a zesty dressing that brings all the flavors together. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal, it’s quick to prepare and can easily adapt to your taste preferences. Enjoy a burst of freshness with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup English cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.
- Dice tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice red onion and soak in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow flavor.
- Whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and fresh herbs. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg