Description
A refreshing and simple Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber Salad, perfect as a side dish for any meal. It’s light, crisp, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- For extra flavor, add crumbled feta cheese or olives.
- Use English cucumber for fewer seeds and a milder taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg