Description
This cucumber, onion, and tomato salad is a fresh and vibrant side dish featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sharp red onions tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. It's light, refreshing, and perfect for warm weather meals.
Ingredients
2 cups cucumbers, thinly sliced (peeled if desired)
2 cups cherry tomatoes or diced tomatoes
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2–3 tbsp white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1–2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp sugar (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: chopped fresh dill, parsley, or basil
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and onions thinly. Halve cherry tomatoes or dice larger ones.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss the vegetables with the dressing in a large bowl. Add chopped herbs if using.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
Notes
Best served chilled after resting to let the flavors meld.
Customize with feta, mozzarella, or radishes for variation.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Do not recommend reheating; enjoy cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
