Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to light lunches. This simple salad combines crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, tossed with a zesty dressing that brings out the freshness of the ingredients. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, this versatile salad can be served as a side dish or enjoyed on its own. Customize it with your favorite herbs or add-ins to suit your taste. Whether you’re looking for a healthy option to complement grilled meats or a quick meal-prep solution, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber (unpeeled)
- 10 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber by trimming both ends and slicing it lengthwise, then cut into ¼-inch half rounds.
- In a medium bowl, combine cucumber slices, halved tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- If desired, stir in fresh herbs before serving. Chill for an hour for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg