Description
A refreshing salad that celebrates the natural flavors of cucumbers and tomatoes, perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers (peeled, seeded, and chopped)
- 4 vine-ripened tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
- 1 handful of fresh basil (torn or sliced)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup red wine or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot (or 1 teaspoon dried minced onion)
- 1 clove garlic (pressed or finely minced)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
Instructions
- For the Italian Vinaigrette: In a bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper, oregano, and marjoram until well combined.
- For the Cucumber Tomato Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, and basil. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Notes
Allow the salad to sit for a short while to improve flavors. Best consumed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg