Description
A refreshing cucumber tomato salad that is quick to prepare and perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, sliced
- 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Start by preparing your vegetables. Slice the cucumbers into 1/4-inch rounds, chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and gently toss to combine.
- Let this sit for 5 minutes; the salt will draw out the natural juices, which will become part of the dressing.
- Make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and add the chopped fresh dill. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Let the salad sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, give the salad one more gentle toss and taste for seasoning, adjusting as necessary.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best texture. Allowing the salad to rest is essential for flavor development.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg