Description
A simple, flavorful salad that combines juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty onions, perfect for summer afternoons or as a crisp year-round side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash tomatoes and cucumber; dice tomatoes, slice cucumber and onion.
- Combine the vegetables: In a large bowl, toss diced tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and onions gently.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and sugar in a separate bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Dress the salad: Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped herbs on top and enjoy your creation!
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature; great as a side to grilled meats or as a light lunch. Keeps for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, summer salad, fresh vegetables, healthy, easy recipe