Description
Enjoy a refreshing Classic Cucumber Tomato Salad, bursting with flavor from fresh cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and zesty dressing. This quick meal is not only delicious but also a healthy choice, perfect for warm days or as a side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb english cucumber
- 1/5 lb roma tomatoes, seeded (6-8)
- 1 red onion
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cut the cucumbers and tomatoes in half and remove the seeds. Cut each into roughly 1 inch chunks.
- Finely slice the red onion into half moons and combine all of the vegetables in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper, then pour the mixture over the vegetables and toss to coat.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight, then toss and serve chilled.
Notes
For best flavor, let the salad chill for several hours before serving.
Feel free to add herbs like parsley or basil for extra flavor.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg