Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a delightful, easy-to-make dish bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for any occasion. This vibrant salad combines the crispness of English cucumbers with the juiciness of vine-ripened tomatoes, creating a refreshing side that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or serves as a light meal on its own. Tossed together with fresh herbs and a zesty dressing, this salad is not only colorful but also rich in vitamins and low in calories. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or simply enjoying a quiet dinner, this salad will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for something healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small vine cocktail tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- 1/4 red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 pinch brown sugar
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 pinches pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 squeeze lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 2 teaspoons fresh, chopped)
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes into wedges and halve them.
- Slice the cucumber lengthwise, then cut into uniform pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes with brown sugar, onion, parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, kosher salt, pepper, and sugar in a glass measuring cup.
- Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture; toss gently to coat.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg