Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any gathering. This salad combines crisp cucumbers and juicy grape tomatoes, tossed in a light dressing that enhances their natural flavors. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a quick light lunch at home, it’s not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber (sliced into rounds then quartered)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (sliced in half)
- ½ cup red onion (sliced into thin strips)
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp red apple vinegar
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar (or honey)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Slice the cucumber into rounds and quarter each round. Halve the grape tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, sugar (or honey), dried basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all chopped vegetables and drizzle the dressing over them. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for at least two hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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