Quick and Refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette
Make this simple, fresh cucumber tomato salad with a tangy herb vinaigrette. It is a fast, healthy side dish perfect for summer meals, BBQs, or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 medium cucumbers, sliced or chopped
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop the cucumbers and tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion, if you are using it. Place all prepared vegetables in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Dress the salad: Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Marinate briefly: Let the salad sit for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- For extra crunch and flavor, add 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese before serving.
- If your tomatoes are very watery, you can lightly salt them and let them sit for 10 minutes before draining excess liquid before adding the dressing.
- This salad is best eaten the day it is made for maximum crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1.5
- Cholesterol: 0
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