Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that embodies the essence of summer. With its crisp cucumbers and juicy ripe tomatoes, this salad offers a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light side dish, it’s enhanced with fresh herbs and a zesty homemade dressing. Quick to prepare, this no-cook recipe takes just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings. Enjoy it on its own or paired with grilled proteins for a healthy, low-calorie meal packed with vitamins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 Small Vine Cocktail Tomatoes
- 1 English Cucumber
- 1/4 Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- 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
- 1 Pinch Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil (or 2 teaspoons fresh, chopped)
Instructions
- Cut tomatoes into wedges and halve them.
- Slice cucumber lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, brown sugar, basil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and let it marinate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg