Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad
This refreshing cucumber tomato onion salad is healthy, light, and takes just 5 minutes to prepare.
Equipment
- large bowl
- jar with lid
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 lb medium-size ripe tomatoes (450 grams)
- 1 long English cucumber
- 0.5 red onion finely sliced
- 10 basil leaves
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 small garlic clove grated or pressed
- 0.5 teaspoon fine salt plus more to taste
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the tomatoes into quarters. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice it into thick slices. Finely slice the half onion and shred the basil.
- Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl and mix well. Check the bottom of the bowl. If the tomatoes release too much water, consider draining some liquid before adding the dressing.
Making Dressing
- Add the dressing ingredients to a jar with a tightly fitted lid. Shake vigorously until emulsified. Alternatively, whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning with more fine salt if necessary. Sprinkle with extra fresh basil.
Notes
Use 1 long English/Telegraph cucumber (no need to peel) or 2-3 smaller Persian/Lebanese cucumbers as an alternative.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 790mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2032IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
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