Cucumber Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. Featuring crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty balsamic dressing, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re at a barbecue, picnic, or enjoying a quiet dinner at home, this salad adds a vibrant touch to your plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly.
- Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and halve cherry tomatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add chopped herbs and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle over the salad.
- Toss gently until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg