Marinated Cucumber Tomato Salad: Easy and Refreshing Recipe
A refreshing dish that combines the crispness of cucumbers with the juiciness of tomatoes, perfect for summer!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cucumbers
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (red wine or apple cider)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.
- Add the chopped basil and mix gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or olives for extra taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Marinated Cucumber Tomato Salad