Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the crispness of cucumbers and the sweetness of ripe tomatoes. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a side at family dinners, this salad adds a splash of color and flavor to any meal. The zesty dressing combines olive oil and red apple vinegar, enhancing the natural flavors of fresh produce. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s a healthy option packed with vitamins and low in calories. Perfect for meal prep, this salad is best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- ½ cup red onion
- 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 and chop the vegetables: slice the cucumber into rounds and then quarter each round, slice the red onion into thin strips, and cut the grape tomatoes in half.
- 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. Drizzle the dressing over them and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to add bell peppers or radishes for extra crunch. Adjust salt and pepper according to taste before serving. For added freshness, experiment with herbs like dill or cilantro.