Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that embodies the essence of summer with every bite. This colorful medley features crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, enhanced by aromatic basil and a simple olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light side for any meal, this salad is quick to prepare and endlessly customizable. Enjoy the burst of flavors that make this dish an essential staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers into half-moons or rounds. Chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion. Mix gently.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add torn basil leaves to the bowl and toss until everything is well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg