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🥗 Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad 🥗

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This refreshing Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light side dish. It’s crisp, flavorful, and easy to prepare.

📋 Ingredients:

  • 🥒 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 🍅 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges or chopped
  • 🧅 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 🌿 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 🌿 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)

For the Dressing:

  • 🍋 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 🍋 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 🥄 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for sweetness)
  • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
  • 🌿 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 🥄 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

📝 Directions:

Prepare the Vegetables:

  1. Slice and Chop:
    Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion. Cut the tomatoes into wedges or chop them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Combine Vegetables:
    In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and basil (if using).

Make the Dressing:

  1. Whisk Dressing:
    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and minced garlic (if using) until well combined.

Assemble the Salad:

  1. Toss Salad:
    Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the large bowl. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
  2. Chill (Optional):
    For best flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Serve:

  1. Serve:
    Serve the Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes (plus optional chilling time)
Servings: 4-6 servings
Calories: 80 kcal per serving

💡 Notes:

  • You can add crumbled feta cheese or sliced olives for extra flavor.
  • This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Adjust the seasoning and vinegar to taste, depending on your preference for tartness and saltiness.

Enjoy your crisp and refreshing Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad!