Description
Cucumber tomato salad is the ultimate refreshing dish, perfect for summer gatherings or as a light side at dinner. Featuring crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, this salad bursts with flavor and color, enhanced by a zesty dressing made from olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a main or side, it’s a delightful addition to any meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, diced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh herbs (parsley or basil), chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and tomatoes under cool water; pat dry.
- Dice cucumbers and chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice red onion and mix it with chopped herbs in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables; toss gently until coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg