Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. Ideal for any occasion, this salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a light dressing of olive oil and red wine vinegar. With its quick preparation time of just 15 minutes, this delightful salad is perfect for summer barbecues, light lunches, or as a healthy side dish to accompany grilled meats. Not only is it packed with flavor, but it’s also a nutritious option that can be customized with your favorite herbs or additional veggies. Enjoy this colorful medley fresh or chilled for an even more refreshing bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber (unpeeled)
- 10 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Fresh parsley, dill, or basil
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by trimming the cucumber ends and slicing it into half-moons. Combine with halved tomatoes and sliced onion in a bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Stir in any optional fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg