Description
This refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad features crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty dressing, making it a perfect side dish for any meal or a light lunch option. It’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (black and white)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber, tomato, and onion mixture. Toss gently to combine.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle the salad with chopped parsley, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Serve:
- Serve immediately for a fresh and crisp salad, or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy!
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe vegetables.
- Letting the salad sit in the refrigerator for a short time enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: None
- Category: salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg