Description
A refreshing and vibrant Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a quick, healthy side dish or light meal in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups cucumbers, diced
- 2 cups tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh parsley, ensuring all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified and well blended.
- Toss Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the combined salad ingredients and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly without bruising the vegetables.
- Let Flavors Meld: Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors fully develop and meld together.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a light, fresh side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crumbled feta cheese or Kalamata olives.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best tangy flavor.
- Can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Opt for English cucumbers for less bitterness and fewer seeds.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste preferences.
