Description
A refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad that combines crunchy cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and zesty dressing, perfect for summer picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Cucumbers
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 1 small Onion
- Fresh herbs (like basil or parsley)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Vinegar (like red wine or apple cider vinegar)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Chop the cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the finely chopped onion to the bowl, allowing its sweet aroma to mingle with the fresh veggies.
- Add your freshly chopped herbs of choice to enhance the flavors.
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl to create a tangy dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving to meld the flavors.
Notes
This salad can be made a few hours ahead for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg