Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
194 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian, American
Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad
Description
This salad assembles cored, seeded, and wedge-cut ripe tomatoes with peeled cucumber slices and finely sliced red onion. Fresh basil leaves add a fragrant herbal note. The vegetables are dressed in a vinaigrette made from quality extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, with seasoning to taste. Allowing the salad to marinate for 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature or chilled encourages the flavors to meld.
The texture is varied with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and sharp onion slices. The basil provides a fresh contrast, while the dressing adds a bright, tangy finish. This straightforward preparation is characteristic of Mediterranean-style vegetable salads.
Additional ingredients like crumbled feta or mozzarella can add creaminess, while chickpeas or avocado (added just before serving) can increase substance and richness. The salad works well as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled dishes or as a light vegetarian option.
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomatoes cored, seeded, and sliced into wedges, ripe
- 2 cucumber peeled (if desired) and sliced into half-circles, English, seedless
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons basil snipped fresh
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and basil.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk or shake together olive oil and vinegar.
- Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Allow the salad to marinate for about 30 minutes – 1 hour at room temperature or in the fridge (if you prefer a cold salad).
Notes
- Add rinsed chickpeas for protein and fiber to enhance the salad's staying power as a vegetarian entrée.
- Stir in crumbled feta or diced fresh mozzarella for a creamy texture contrast.
- Add diced, pitted avocado shortly before serving to maintain its color and creaminess.
- Use a quality store-bought Italian dressing as a convenient alternative to making the vinaigrette.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the salad | |
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 808IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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