Description
A crisp and refreshing cucumber, tomato and onion salad tossed in a light olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing, perfect as a fresh side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced into thin rounds
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, cut the tomatoes into wedges, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Place the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion into a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, toss lightly again, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, lightly salt the cucumbers and let them sit for 5 minutes before mixing.
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best sweetness.
- Chill for 20 minutes before serving for a more refreshing result.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg