Description
This Cucumber Tomato Salad features fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and red onion, all tossed in a tangy dressing. It is quick, easy, and perfect as a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, sliced or quartered
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (or 2 medium tomatoes, chopped)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes. Dry them well.
- Slice the cucumbers and halve the tomatoes. Put them in a large bowl.
- Slice the red onion thin. Add it to the bowl.
- Whisk the olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Toss gently to coat everything.
- Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Let the salad sit 5–10 minutes for the flavors to mix. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Cut vegetables to similar sizes for better mixing. If tomatoes are very tart, consider adding a small pinch of sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber, tomato, salad, healthy, quick, vegetarian