Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for sunny days and gatherings. This easy-to-make salad combines the crispness of fresh cucumbers with juicy cherry tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, and zesty radishes, all tossed in a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. Not only does it come together in just 15 minutes, but it also serves as an excellent side for grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own as a light lunch. Its versatility allows you to customize it with seasonal ingredients, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. Experience the delightful crunch and burst of flavors in every bite—your guests will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber (cubed)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (cubed)
- 1 red bell pepper (cubed)
- 1 bunch green onion (chopped)
- 1 bunch radishes (cubed)
- 1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped)
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- 3–5 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables: cube the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and radishes; chop the green onions and parsley.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all chopped vegetables along with the parsley.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salad and squeeze in the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg