Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This easy-to-make salad features crisp cucumbers and juicy vine tomatoes, harmoniously combined with fresh herbs and a zesty dressing. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a light accompaniment to any meal, this salad not only pleases the palate but also adds a splash of color to your table. In just 20 minutes, you can prepare this delightful dish that’s both healthy and satisfying. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled meats, this Cucumber Tomato Salad is sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small vine cocktail tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons)
- Fresh cilantro (2 tablespoons)
- Olive oil (1/2 cup)
- Red wine vinegar (1/4 cup)
- Lemon juice (to taste)
- 1 pinch brown sugar
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 pinches pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 2 teaspoons fresh, chopped)
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes into wedges and halve them.
- Slice the cucumber lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
- In a bowl, mix the tomatoes with brown sugar, red onion, parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, brown sugar, basil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg