Cucumber Tomato Salad
A refreshing and light salad perfect for summer, featuring fresh cucumbers, grape tomatoes, and a tangy dressing.
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 basil.
- Add the chopped vegetables to a large bowl. Drizzle the salad dressing overtop. Toss everything together. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 2 hours to let vegetables absorb the dressing flavors. Stir together just before serving.
Notes
Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.