Description
Refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This salad combines crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, creating a delightful medley that’s perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a light snack. With its colorful presentation and fresh flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests while being incredibly easy to prepare. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a personal touch, making it not just a dish but an experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, diced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cucumbers and tomatoes.
- Add thinly sliced red onion and chopped basil to the bowl.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Drizzle the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side dish
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg