Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is the perfect summer dish that brings together the crispness of cucumbers and the sweetness of ripe tomatoes, all drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing. This refreshing salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or any outdoor gathering. With its vibrant colors and simple ingredients, this salad is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers (chopped)
- 2 cups tomatoes (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice red onion and add to a large mixing bowl with cucumbers and tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss until well combined.
- For enhanced flavor, let the salad marinate for 15-20 minutes at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg