Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Tomato Salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs tossed in a tangy olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3 cups sliced cucumbers
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped herbs (such as parsley, dill, chives, or green onion)
Dressing
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: Place the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, diced green bell pepper, and chopped herbs in a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and dried oregano until well combined and emulsified.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together to evenly coat the vegetables with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its fresh flavors, or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, crisp cucumbers and ripe cherry tomatoes.
- You can substitute or add other fresh herbs based on preference, such as basil or mint.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to one day.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste.
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