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Cucumber Tomato Salad

Cucumber Tomato Salad

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Cucumber Tomato Salad is the quintessential summer dish that bursts with fresh flavors and vibrant colors. This easy-to-make salad combines juicy vine tomatoes and crisp English cucumbers, tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal, this salad is not only refreshing but also a nutritious option that’s low in calories and high in vitamins. With minimal prep time of just 20 minutes, you can enjoy a delightful dish that enhances any meal. Customize it with your favorite herbs or add-ins for a personal touch!

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 8 small vine cocktail tomatoes
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1/4 red onion
  • Fresh parsley and cilantro
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 squeeze lemon juice
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 pinch brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (fresh, chopped)
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 2 pinches pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut tomatoes into wedges and halve them to release juices.
  2. Slice the cucumber into quarter-inch rounds after trimming the ends.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, brown sugar, onion, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, brown sugar, and basil in a glass measuring cup.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently stir to combine.
  6. Cover the salad and let it marinate for at least one hour before serving.
  • Author: Tisha
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Category: Sides
  • Method: No cooking required
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg