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Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad

An easy side dish that highlights summer's juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and fragrant basil!

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and sliced into wedges
  • 2 English seedless cucumbers, peeled (if desired) and sliced into half-circles
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and basil.
  2. In a separate bowl or jar, whisk or shake together olive oil and vinegar.
  3. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. 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

  • For more staying power, bulk up the salad with a can of drained, rinsed chickpeas. The extra protein and fiber can turn the dish into a satisfying vegetarian entrée.
  • This Mediterranean-inspired dish is delicious with some crumbled feta cheese, diced fresh mozzarella, or miniature mozzarella balls to the dish for a creamy addition.
  • Stir in 1 pitted, diced avocado. The fruit will add a nice, creamy texture and richness. If you're not serving the salad within 30 minutes, wait to add the avocado until the last minute. The avocado will turn brown if it sits out for too long.
  • Instead of making your own vinaigrette, you can substitute with about ½ cup of your favorite store-bought Italian dressing.

Nutrition Information

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 (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 808IU (16%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% 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.