Description
Quick Italian Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that adds a burst of flavor to any meal. This simple yet delicious salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a light dressing of olive oil and red apple vinegar. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or as a healthy snack, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. With its colorful presentation and delightful taste, it’s sure to be a hit at your next event or as a light lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 English cucumber, diced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables. Dice the red onion, tomatoes, and cucumber into uniform pieces.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together dried oregano, red apple vinegar, olive oil, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Combine the prepared vegetables in a mixing bowl and pour the dressing over them. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Add chopped basil leaves for added flavor and chill in the refrigerator for about 60 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg