Cucumber Tomato Salad (Printable Version)
Light, refreshing salad featuring cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion tossed in a perfect red wine vinaigrette.
# What You'll Need:
→ For The Salad
01 - 1 English cucumber, sliced into rounds then quartered
02 - 2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
03 - ½ cup red onion, sliced into thin strips
04 - 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
→ For The Dressing
05 - ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
06 - 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
07 - 1 Tbsp granulated sugar or honey
08 - 1 tsp dried basil
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Wash and chop the vegetables. Slice the cucumber into rounds then quarter each slice. Cut the red onion into thin strips. Halve the grape tomatoes.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, dried basil, salt and pepper until well combined.
03 - Add the prepared vegetables to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the vegetables to absorb the dressing flavors. Stir before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Requires just a handful of fresh ingredients
- Perfect make-ahead side dish that improves with time
- Light, refreshing flavor that pairs with practically anything
- Naturally healthy with minimal prep work
02 -
- The salad tastes even better the next day
- Perfect for meal prep as it stays crisp for days
- Great way to use garden vegetables in peak season
- Contains no mayonnaise so it's safer for outdoor gatherings
03 -
- Cut all vegetables to similar sizes for the perfect bite
- Make the dressing a day ahead to let the dried basil fully infuse
- Reserve a small portion of fresh herbs to sprinkle on top just before serving for extra color and flavor