Description
Memorial Day Cucumber Tomato Salad is a crisp and refreshing dish that combines vibrant cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, making it the perfect accompaniment for your summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, diced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and chop the tomatoes.
- Thinly slice the red onion; soak in water for a milder flavor if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and parsley.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated. Allow flavors to meld for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add bell peppers or olives for extra flavor.
- Prepare up to a day in advance but add the dressing just before serving for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg