Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This easy-to-make salad combines juicy vine-ripened tomatoes with crisp English cucumbers, all tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or simply as a light meal, it’s not just delicious but also packed with nutrients. Each bite is a delightful medley of flavors and colors that will impress your guests and invigorate your palate. With minimal prep time and no cooking required, this salad is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy fresh vegetables in a quick and healthy way.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small vine cocktail tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- Fresh parsley and cilantro (chopped)
- 1 pinch brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 squeeze lemon juice
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 pinches pepper
Instructions
- Cut each tomato into wedges and halve them.
- Slice the cucumber lengthwise, then cut each half into 1/4" slices.
- In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, brown sugar, onion, parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, brown sugar, basil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Let chill at room temperature for 1–6 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg