Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Red Onions
Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Red Onions is a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer. This salad combines crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty red onions, all drizzled with a light vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, it’s not only quick to prepare but also highly versatile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 10 minute
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe heirloom tomatoes
- 3–4 Kirby cucumbers or 1 thin English cucumber
- 1/3 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (or herb of your choice)
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette by combining red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and salt in a mason jar. Shake until emulsified.
- Slice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions thinly using a mandolin or sharp knife.
- In a large salad bowl, combine all sliced ingredients. Add fresh dill or your chosen herb on top.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try substituting dill with basil or parsley. Chill the salad for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Store any leftover vinaigrette separately to maintain the salad's crispness.