Description
This refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad is a perfect side dish for any meal. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy red onions are tossed in a flavorful dressing for a light and delicious salad.
Ingredients
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Cucumber Tomato Salad:
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
- 4 tomatoes, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced thin
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Dressing:
- 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
- Prepare the Salad: Combine cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and garlic in a bowl.
- Let it Sit: Allow the salad to rest at room temperature or in the fridge for 15-30 minutes.
- Alternate Serving: Use the extra liquid as a dressing over greens or with crusty bread.
Toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, and sugar.
Stir before serving to incorporate accumulated liquid. Serve with a slotted spoon to avoid excess liquid.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir before serving and use a slotted spoon to manage excess liquid.
- Customize Dressing: Experiment with different dressings like red wine vinaigrette or balsamic vinaigrette for a variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
