Description
Summer’s crisp cucumber, tomato, and onion salad brings Mediterranean freshness to your table. Zesty herbs and tangy vinaigrette create a light, refreshing side that you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges or chunks
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces) white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (or honey)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Gather crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and sharp onions, slicing them into thin, uniform pieces to ensure balanced flavor distribution and appealing presentation.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, tangy vinegar, a touch of sweetness from sugar, and aromatic herbs like oregano and fresh parsley or dill.
- Gently cascade the liquid mixture over the vegetable medley, using a delicate folding technique to coat each slice without bruising the delicate ingredients.
- Allow the salad to rest in the refrigerator, letting the flavors harmonize and intensify. The marination process transforms the raw vegetables, softening their edges and melding their individual tastes into a cohesive, refreshing dish.
- Before serving, give the salad a final gentle toss to redistribute the herbs and ensure every bite is infused with the zesty, herbaceous dressing.
- Serve chilled as a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, as a light summer side dish, or enjoy it independently as a crisp, invigorating salad that celebrates fresh, seasonal produce.
Notes
- Slice vegetables thinly and uniformly to ensure even marinating and a professional-looking presentation.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes and crisp cucumbers for the best flavor and texture in the salad.
- Adjust the sugar and vinegar ratio to balance sweetness and tanginess according to personal preference.
- For a low-carb version, replace sugar with a sugar-free sweetener like stevia or monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg