Description
A light and fresh salad combining ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes (about 2 medium)
- 1 large cucumber, sliced or chopped
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
- Optional: 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Wash and dry the tomatoes and cucumber.
- Chop the tomatoes and cucumber into bite-size pieces and put them in a bowl.
- Add the sliced red onion and chopped herbs.
- Mix olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small cup.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables.
- Toss gently to coat the salad.
- If using feta, sprinkle it on top and toss once more.
- Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time but salt just before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, tomato, healthy, vegetarian