Description
Experience the taste of summer with this Refreshing Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion Salad. Bursting with vibrant flavors and crisp textures, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for picnics or barbecues. Juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty onions come together in a delightful medley that will impress your guests or elevate your weeknight dinners. Enjoy this salad as a light side or let it shine as the star of your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumbers, sliced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash tomatoes and cucumbers under cold water. Dice the tomatoes and slice cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the red onion. If too strong, rinse briefly under cold water.
- Add chopped parsley or basil to the vegetable mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently until coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg