Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
- Slice cucumbers into half-moons and chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and basil.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice or vinegar over the salad; season with salt and pepper.
- Gently mix until everything is well-coated.
- For optimal flavor, let it chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute zucchini or bell peppers for cucumbers if desired.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead for better flavor infusion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg