Description
This Classic Cucumber Tomato Salad is a refreshing and simple dish featuring juicy cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and zesty red onion. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy side, appealing to those who appreciate easy, homemade meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb english cucumber
- 1/5 lb roma tomatoes, seeded (6-8)
- 1 red onion
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cut the cucumbers and tomatoes in half, removing the seeds, and chop them into roughly 1" chunks.
- Finely slice the red onion into half moons and add all the vegetables to a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate the salad for 1 hour to overnight before serving. Toss again before serving chilled.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, let the salad marinate overnight.
Feel free to add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra freshness.
This salad is best enjoyed within a day or two for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg