Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
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Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
Description
This Cucumber Tomato Salad brings together halved cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced English cucumbers with torn fresh basil leaves and optional mozzarella pearls for added creaminess. The dressing is a straightforward blend of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, which adds a mild sweetness and a bright acidity that enhances the natural freshness of the vegetables.
The salad's texture contrasts the juicy tomatoes with the crisp cucumbers, while the basil adds a herbaceous aroma and flavor. Served chilled, it's a refreshing complement to grilled dishes, sandwiches, or as an easy standalone snack.
The recipe’s simplicity highlights the quality and freshness of the ingredients, making it flexible for various occasions without requiring lengthy preparation or uncommon ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomato halved
- 2 English cucumber sliced (about 2 cups, long, skinny
- 3-4 basil fresh leaves
- mozzarella optional, pearls
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers and basil in a bowl. (Plus mozzarella pearls if you're using them.)
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a separate bowl. Pour over tomato and cucumber mixture and toss until well covered.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2g | |
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Sodium | 1231mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1936mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 3007IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 125mg | 139% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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