Cherry Tomato Cucumber Salad
Bright, crisp, and refreshingly simple, this Cherry Tomato Cucumber Salad is the perfect way to celebrate fresh produce. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a hint of red onion, this salad comes to life with a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Fresh parsley adds an herbal note that ties everything together, while the whole dish can be on your table in just 15 minutes—no cooking required! Ideal for summer gatherings or a light, healthy side dish, this vibrant salad is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and brimming with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Serve it chilled for a cool and refreshing bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the cherry tomatoes. Slice them in half and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired. Slice it in half lengthwise and then into thin half-moon slices. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion. If the flavor is too sharp, soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and add to the bowl.
Mince the garlic clove finely and chop the fresh parsley. Add both to the bowl with the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Serve immediately or let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
391 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1213 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1440 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
