Cucumber Tomato Salad
A refreshing and healthy salad perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber English cucumber sliced into rounds then quartered
- 2 cups grape tomatoes sliced in half
- ½ cup red onion sliced into thin strips
- 2 Tbsp parsley chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar (or honey)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and chop the vegetables. Slice the cucumber into rounds then slice each one into quarters. Slice the red onion into thin strips. Slice the grape tomatoes in half.
- Mix together the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl: olive oil, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Add the chopped vegetables to a large bowl, drizzle the salad dressing overtop, toss to combine, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours. Stir before serving.
Notes
Adjust the amount of sugar or honey to your taste preferences.