Cucumber Tomato Salad
Experience the delightful freshness of Cucumber Tomato Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy salad combines crisp English cucumbers, juicy grape tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions, all enveloped in a tangy dressing made from extra virgin olive oil and red apple vinegar. Bursting with flavor, this salad is not only healthy but also low in calories, making it an ideal side dish for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners. In just 15 minutes, you can prepare a colorful medley that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. Serve it chilled for maximum refreshment and enjoy the simplicity of this garden-fresh delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 English cucumber (sliced into rounds then quartered)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (sliced in half)
- ½ cup red onion (sliced into thin strips)
- 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 prepare all vegetables: slice the cucumber into rounds and then quarters, cut the grape tomatoes in half, and slice the red onion into thin strips.
- 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 and pour the dressing over them.
- Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly with the dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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