Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing mix of crisp cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, and zesty red onion, making it the ideal dish for warm weather gatherings. This salad not only bursts with fresh flavors but is also incredibly simple to prepare, taking just 15 minutes from start to finish. Perfect as a side dish for grilled meats or as a light meal on its own, this salad is customizable—add fresh herbs like parsley or basil for an extra touch of flavor. With its healthy ingredients and low-calorie count, it’s a guilt-free option that everyone will enjoy. Serve it chilled at your next barbecue or family dinner to impress your guests with its delightful crunch and tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber
- 10 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes
- ½ small red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Kosher salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Trim the cucumber ends, halve it lengthwise, and slice into ¼-inch thick half rounds.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add sliced cucumber, halved tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Whisk Together Dressing: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Add Fresh Herbs (Optional): Stir in any fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg