Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. This easy-to-make salad features crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, complemented by a light dressing of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. With its colorful presentation and delightful flavors, it’s an ideal side for barbecues or a light lunch on its own. Customize it with your favorite herbs or add-ins to suit your taste, making it a versatile staple that brings sunshine to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes. Slice cucumbers into rounds and chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion and combine it with the cucumbers and tomatoes in a mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped parsley for color and flavor.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad mix. Toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for extra refreshment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg