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cucumber and tomato salad

A refreshing and vibrant salad made with fresh cucumbers and ripe tomatoes, dressed with a simple vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 medium cucumbers sliced
  • 3 medium tomatoes diced
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the vegetables
  1. Slice the cucumbers and dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley.
Make the dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and serve
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, and parsley.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.