Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that embodies the essence of summer with every bite. This delightful salad combines crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil, all brought together by a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Perfect as a side dish or light lunch, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that adds color and flavor to any meal. Enjoy this salad chilled for maximum freshness and taste!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cucumbers (sliced)
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into half-moons and dice tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Tear fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in crumbled feta cheese or olives. Fresh herbs like mint can also be used for an aromatic variation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days but avoid reheating.