Description
This Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings or as a light side dish. The combination of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and pungent red onion dressed in a tangy vinaigrette creates a burst of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced (about 1 large cucumber)
Tomatoes:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or 2 medium tomatoes, diced
Red Onion:
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Garnish (optional):
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a large bowl, mix cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to coat.
- Let Sit: Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley or basil if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Enhance with crumbled feta cheese or sliced olives for extra flavor.
- Use English cucumbers for a milder taste and fewer seeds.
- This salad complements grilled meats or serves as a refreshing side for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
