Yummy Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Yummy Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a quick and healthy dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy red onion, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is elevated with creamy feta cheese and a burst of fresh parsley. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and minced garlic, every bite is packed with vibrant flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s an ideal side dish for summer barbecues, meal prep, or a light lunch. Serve it chilled for an extra refreshing touch, and enjoy this simple yet satisfying salad that celebrates the best of fresh produce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 4 medium tomato
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers, tomatoes, and parsley thoroughly under running water.
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. If preferred, you can peel them first.
Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.
Mince the garlic clove into fine pieces.
Chop the fresh parsley into small pieces.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber slices, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.4 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 467 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 507 mg | 11% | |
*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.
