Description
Crisp, refreshing, and vibrant, Cucumber Tomato Salad is the ultimate summer dish that encapsulates the flavors of sun-soaked gardens. Juicy tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers come together in this easy-to-make salad, enhanced with fresh basil and a zesty dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch at home, this salad will elevate any meal with its delightful crunch and tangy sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, diced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, wedged
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the cucumbers and tomatoes by dicing cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and slicing tomatoes into wedges. Finely chop the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomato wedges, and chopped red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- Add torn basil leaves to the bowl. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the vegetables; season with salt and pepper. Toss again until everything is well-coated.
- For enhanced flavor, let the salad marinate for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Serve in a beautiful bowl or individual plates with additional basil for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg