Description
A refreshing cucumber and tomato salad that perfectly captures the essence of summer with vibrant flavors and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers
- 4 tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup dill
Instructions
- Rinse the cucumbers and slice them into thin rounds.
- Rinse the tomatoes and cut them into bite-sized wedges or chunks.
- Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
- Rinse the dill and finely chop the fronds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, tomato wedges, sliced red onion, and chopped dill. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve the cucumber and tomato salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, allow the salad to chill before serving. You can add avocados or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg