Here’s a simple and refreshing Cucumber-Tomato-Onion Salad 🥗—perfect as a side dish for any meal.
🌟 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced thin or diced
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced or chopped
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or basil)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare vegetables
- Slice cucumbers, dice tomatoes, and thinly slice onion.
- Place in a large salad bowl.
- Dress the salad
- Drizzle olive oil and vinegar (or lemon juice) over the vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix gently
- Toss lightly so all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- Add herbs (optional)
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, dill, or basil for extra flavor.
- Chill and serve
- Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes in the fridge for flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
🔥 Tips
- Use ripe tomatoes for maximum flavor.
- For a tangy kick, add a splash of balsamic vinegar.
- Optional extras: feta cheese, olives, or cucumber seeds removed if desired.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- As a side with grilled meats or fish
- Alongside sandwiches or wraps
- As part of a Mediterranean-style platter with hummus and pita
If you want, I can make a variation that’s Mediterranean-style with feta and olives, which adds even more flavor and makes it a more filling salad. Do you want me to do that?
