Description
A vibrant and easy-to-make salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty herbaceous dressing, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
2 English cucumbers, diced
4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare your vegetables. Dice the English cucumbers and Roma tomatoes into similar-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion and finely chop the fresh parsley.
Step 2: In a small bowl, prepare the dressing. Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, dried basil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
Step 4: Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables. Gently toss until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing. Ensure the dressing is well distributed for maximum flavor.
Step 5: For best results, cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and deepen. Serve chilled.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing. You can also experiment with different fresh herbs like dill or mint for a delightful variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
