Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With its crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, this salad bursts with flavor, enhanced by a zesty dressing. Whether served as a side at barbecues or enjoyed on its own, it’s a delightful addition to any meal. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, this salad will leave your taste buds singing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cucumbers (sliced)
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash cucumbers and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Dice tomatoes and thinly slice red onion.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Create dressing: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg