Description
Memorial Day Cucumber Tomato Salad is a refreshing summer dish that combines crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, perfect for BBQs and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 2 cups tomatoes, diced (about 3 medium tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons and dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently.
- Allow the salad to chill for about 15 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for an hour before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- For added crunch, mix in bell peppers or swap cucumbers for zucchini.
- Adjust seasoning based on your taste; feel free to add more herbs for additional freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg