Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion Salad
A refreshing summer salad that combines juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty onions, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your vegetables: Start by washing your tomatoes and cucumbers thoroughly. Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and peel then dice the cucumber.
- Slice the onion: Thinly slice the red onion to blend well with the other ingredients. Soak in cold water if desired.
- Mix the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine it all: In a large bowl, mix diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and sliced onions, then pour the dressing over and gently toss.
- Garnish and serve: Add your chosen fresh herbs and allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes before serving to blend flavors.
Notes
Best served chilled; pairs well with grilled meats and rich dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, summer recipe, fresh salad, tomato, cucumber, onion