Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings. This salad features crunchy cucumbers and juicy cherry tomatoes, all drizzled with a zesty dressing that enhances their natural flavors. It’s an ideal side dish or light lunch option, adding a burst of color to any meal while being quick and easy to prepare. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and tastes that make this salad an essential addition to your warm-weather menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumber (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. Slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons, then halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Thinly slice the red onion and soak it in cold water if you prefer a milder taste.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Add chopped parsley just before serving for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg