Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is the ultimate summer dish that combines crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and vibrant herbs for a refreshing taste experience. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, this salad is quick to prepare and can be customized with your favorite veggies. In just 15 minutes, you can create a colorful and nutritious side that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and tomatoes; slice cucumbers into half-moons and chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the red onion and add it to a mixing bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes.
- Chop fresh parsley or basil and incorporate them into the bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice) over the mixture; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg