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Cucumber and Tomato Salad

A refreshing and light salad made with crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, perfect for summer meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 cups cucumbers diced
  • 2 cups tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Herbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Dice the cucumbers and tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and basil. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  2. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the dressing right before serving to keep the vegetables crisp.

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