Description
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Tomato Salad combining crisp cucumbers, sweet grape tomatoes, and tangy red onions, tossed in a flavorful olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing with herbs and a touch of sweetness. Perfect as a light appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 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
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 cucumber: Wash and chop the cucumber into rounds, then quarter each round for bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the tomatoes and onions: Slice grape tomatoes in half and cut the red onion into thin strips to add a sharp, tangy flavor.
- Chop the parsley: Finely chop the parsley to sprinkle fresh herbaceous notes throughout the salad.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar (or honey), dried basil, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined and smooth.
- Combine vegetables and herbs: Add the prepared cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley into a large salad bowl.
- Add the dressing: Drizzle the dressing evenly over the vegetables in the salad bowl.
- Toss the salad: Toss everything gently but thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap, and refrigerate the salad for 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Stir the salad again just before serving to redistribute the dressing evenly and enjoy a fresh, crunchy, and flavorful dish.
Notes
- For a sweeter touch, substitute granulated sugar with honey.
- The salad tastes even better after chilling as it allows flavors to develop fully.
- Use fresh herbs if available for a more vibrant flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber Tomato Salad, Fresh Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Healthy Side Dish, Summer Salad
