Description
Mediterranean cucumber tomato salad celebrates fresh Mediterranean ingredients with crisp vegetables and zesty herbs. Refreshing herbs and tangy dressing make this quick summer side perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 large cucumbers
- 3 large tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion
Herbs:
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice crisp cucumbers, dice ripe tomatoes, and delicately shred red onion into a spacious mixing vessel.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped basil and parsley leaves over the vegetable medley, creating a vibrant herb layer.
- Craft a zesty vinaigrette by whisking olive oil, red wine vinegar, tangy lemon juice, hint of sugar, savory salt, cracked black pepper, and aromatic dried oregano until thoroughly integrated.
- Cascade the dressing across the vegetable ensemble, gently tossing to ensure each ingredient is elegantly coated with the fragrant mixture.
- Refrigerate the salad for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the herbs and dressing to harmonize and intensify the overall flavor profile.
- Present the salad either refreshingly chilled or at ambient temperature, offering a versatile and vibrant side dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Notes
- Slice vegetables thinly and uniformly to ensure even flavor distribution and attractive presentation.
- Drain excess liquid from cucumbers and tomatoes to prevent watery salad by patting them with paper towels before mixing.
- Use fresh herbs at peak ripeness for maximum flavor intensity and vibrant color.
- Adjust sweetness and acidity by gradually adding sugar and vinegar, tasting as you go to balance the dressing perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 103 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 292 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg