Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is the quintessential summer dish, bursting with vibrant flavors and a refreshing crunch. This simple yet delightful salad combines crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, dressed in a tangy olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, it showcases garden-fresh ingredients that elevate any meal. Enjoy this easy-to-make salad that will impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, diced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced (about 3 medium tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry all vegetables.
- Dice cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg