Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that celebrates the best of summer produce. This easy-to-make salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions, all tossed in a tangy dressing made from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and seasonings. Perfect as a side for barbecues or as a light main course, this salad is not only visually appealing with its bright colors but also packed with nutrients. It takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for those last-minute meal plans or casual gatherings. Customize it with your favorite herbs or additional veggies to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber
- 10 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes
- ½ small red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Trim cucumber ends, halve lengthwise, and slice into ¼-inch rounds.
- In a medium bowl, combine cucumber slices, halved tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Add optional fresh herbs like parsley or dill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg