Cucumber Tomato Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this cucumber tomato salad is the perfect summer side dish. Combining crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, it’s enhanced with zesty red onion and fragrant herbs. Tossed in a simple yet delicious olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing, this vibrant salad will be a hit at any gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s ideal for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and tomatoes under cool water. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and quarter the tomatoes.
- Peel and thinly slice red onion; soak in cold water for a few minutes to reduce sharpness.
- Chop fresh herbs (basil or parsley) and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and herbs. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss until well coated.
- Refrigerate for about 15 minutes before serving for maximum flavor infusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg