Description
This refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad is a perfect side dish for any meal. Crisp cucumbers, juicy grape tomatoes, and tangy red onions are tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing for a dish that’s bursting with summer flavors.
Ingredients
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For The Salad:
- 1 English cucumber – sliced into rounds then quartered
- 2 cups grape tomatoes – sliced in half
- 1/2 cup red onion – sliced into thin strips
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
For The Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar – or honey
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the cucumber, grape tomatoes, and red onion as directed. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar or honey, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Before serving, sprinkle chopped parsley over the salad for a fresh finish. Enjoy!
Notes
- This salad is best served chilled.
- Feel free to customize by adding feta cheese or olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
