Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer with its crisp vegetables and zesty dressing. Perfect as a side for barbecues, picnics, or a light lunch, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with fresh flavors. In just 20 minutes, you can create a nutritious dish that delights the palate and complements any meal. With the added bonus of being low in calories and full of essential nutrients, it’s an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters. This Cucumber Tomato Salad will surely become a staple at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 Small Vine Cocktail Tomatoes
- 1 English Cucumber
- 1/4 Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Squeeze Lemon Juice
- 3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Pinch Brown Sugar
- 2 Pinches Salt
- 2 Pinches Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil (or 2 teaspoons fresh, chopped)
Instructions
- Cut each tomato into wedges and halve them for bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the cucumber lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, brown sugar, red onion, parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, brown sugar, salt, and basil.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Cover and let it marinate for 1-6 hours before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg