Description
A refreshing and healthy Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Red Onions, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Add the chopped parsley and toss again to incorporate.
- Let the salad sit for about 10-15 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, include 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers or a handful of radishes.
- To make it a heartier dish, add 1 cup of cooked quinoa or chickpeas for extra protein and fiber.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg