Description
This refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad is a perfect side dish for any meal. Crisp cucumbers, juicy grape tomatoes, and tangy red onions are tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing, making it a delightful addition to your table.
Ingredients
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For The Salad:
- 1 English cucumber – sliced into rounds then quartered
- 2 cups grape tomatoes – sliced in half
- 1/2 cup red onion – sliced into thin strips
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
For The Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar – or honey
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: Combine cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Give the salad a final toss before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
