Description
Crisp and vibrant, this Cucumber Tomato Salad is the ultimate refreshment for any meal. Bursting with flavor, it combines cool cucumber slices and juicy tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty dressing that will awaken your taste buds. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or need a quick side dish for dinner, this salad is effortlessly delicious and visually appealing. Perfectly balanced and easy to make, it’s a summer classic that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers into thin rounds; chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely slice the red onion. If desired, soak in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce intensity.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar for the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper; taste and adjust as needed.
- Enjoy immediately or chill for up to an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg