Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is the perfect summer dish, bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors. This quick and easy recipe combines crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty dressing to create a refreshing side that complements any meal. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners, it promises a delightful crunch in every bite. Enjoy this salad chilled, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, diced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced (about 3 medium tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice the cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the red onion and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg