Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Brighten up your table with this quick and vibrant **Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad**, a refreshing side dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Made with juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette with a hint of extra virgin olive oil for a light yet flavorful finish. Fresh parsley adds a pop of herbal freshness, while optional crumbled feta cheese brings a creamy, salty twist. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is perfect for busy weeknights, backyard barbecues, or as a healthy addition to your lunch rotation. Serve it fresh or let the flavors meld in the fridge for an extra layer of deliciousness. Perfectly simple, yet packed with flavor, this tomato-cucumber salad is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Wash the tomatoes and cucumber thoroughly under cold water.
Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized wedges and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired for a less bitter taste, then slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel the red onion half and slice it as thinly as possible. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the salad bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients for added freshness.
Gently toss all the ingredients in the salad bowl until everything is well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
If using feta cheese, crumble it over the top of the salad just before serving.
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.5 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 592 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 434 mg | 9% | |
*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.
