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Cucumber and Tomatoes Salad

Cucumber and Tomatoes Salad: Refreshing Summer Delight

This Cucumber and Tomatoes Salad is a light, refreshing dish perfect for summer, celebrating fresh flavors in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Use Persian or English cucumbers
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Any ripe variety, halve cherry tomatoes
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Can substitute with cider or distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • to taste Salt Enhances flavor
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and cut tomatoes as desired.
  2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil and red wine vinegar. Whisk until emulsified and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour dressing over chopped cucumbers and tomatoes. Toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  4. Cover salad and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Toss again before serving and transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served fresh. Adjust vinegar and oil ratio for personal taste. Can add fresh herbs for extra flavor.

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