Cucumber and Tomato Salad Recipe
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Cucumber and Tomato Salad Recipe
Description
Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a simple dish combining fresh cucumbers sliced into rounds or half-moons with sweet, juicy cherry or diced medium tomatoes and optional diced onion for a mild sharpness. These vegetables are coated evenly with Italian dressing, which can be store-bought or homemade, providing a balanced blend of herbs and acidity.
The salad is prepared by gently tossing all ingredients in a bowl to avoid bruising the vegetables, preserving the crisp textures. The acidity in the dressing enhances the natural flavors and freshness of the cucumber and tomato.
It is suitable as a light side dish alongside grilled foods, sandwiches, or as part of a larger meal spread. The optional onion adds a slightly pungent note that some prefer, and the salad can be customized by adjusting dressing quantity.
A suggested alternative dressing from the notes includes a homemade apple cider vinegar mix with sugar, salt, ground pepper, and water for a different tangy profile, prepared ahead and used instead of Italian dressing. The salad keeps well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to seven days, making it convenient for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cucumber sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomato halved or 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion diced, optional
- 1/2 /2 cup Italian dressing homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Add the sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, onion (if using), and dressing to a large bowl. Gently toss all of the ingredients together to coat with the dressing.
Notes
- To vary flavors, substitute Italian dressing with a homemade apple cider vinegar dressing combining vinegar, water, sugar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to seven days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 345IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 16.9mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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