Description
This Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings or as a healthy side dish. The combination of fresh vegetables dressed in a light vinaigrette is both simple and delicious.
Ingredients
Cherry Tomatoes:
2 cups (halved),
Cucumber:
1 large (sliced thin or chopped),
Red Onion:
½ (thinly sliced),
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons,
Red Wine Vinegar:
1 tablespoon,
Sugar:
1 teaspoon,
Salt:
½ teaspoon,
Black Pepper:
¼ teaspoon,
Fresh Parsley:
1 tablespoon (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
- Let the salad rest for at least 15–20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding crumbled feta cheese or fresh basil.
- English cucumbers or garden cucumbers both work well—just peel and seed if using the latter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
