Description
A light and refreshing salad featuring crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, cubed
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Optional fresh herbs: dill or basil
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers thinly, cube tomatoes, and chop onion, pepper, and parsley.
- Toss cucumbers and onions with 1/2 teaspoon salt and let sit in a colander for 20-30 minutes.
- Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Drain cucumbers and onions, then combine with tomatoes, green pepper, parsley, and dressing. Toss gently.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Toss again before serving and garnish with dill or basil if desired.
Notes
- Ensure cucumbers are well-drained to avoid a watery salad.
- For extra flavor, let the salad sit overnight in the fridge.
- Can be customized with additional vegetables or legumes for added protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber, Tomato, Salad, Refreshing, Easy Recipe