Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This refreshing salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onion, fresh herbs, olive oil, and vinegar for a zesty, flavorful dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 136
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 long English cucumber diced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved (or cherry tomatoes), or 2 cups diced tomatoes (roma or your favorite tomato)
- ¼ red onions thinly sliced
- 1-2 Tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, or basil, or a combination
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ Tablespoons red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ teaspoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ Tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
- Sprinkle with parsley, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper and toss to combine.
- If time allows, refrigerate for one hour before serving.
Notes
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 136 | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1161IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg