Description
This refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad is a perfect side dish for any meal. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty red onions are tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing, making it a light and delicious addition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumber:
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
Tomatoes:
- 4 tomatoes, halved and thinly sliced
Red Onion:
- 1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Pinch of raw sugar
Instructions
- Toss Ingredients: Place cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and garlic in a bowl. Toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, and sugar.
- Let it Stand: Allow the salad to sit at room temperature or in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before stirring and serving. Liquid will accumulate as it sits.
- Serve: Use a slotted spoon to serve the salad to avoid excess liquid. Alternatively, use the liquid as a dressing for greens or soak it up with crusty bread.
Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir before serving and use a slotted spoon to manage excess liquid.
- Dressing Variation: Experiment with different dressings like red wine vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, or white balsamic vinaigrette for a flavor twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
