Description
A refreshing and healthy salad combining crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers (peeled, seeded, and chopped)
- 4 vine-ripened tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
- 1 handful of fresh basil (torn or sliced)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot (or 1 teaspoon dried minced onion)
- 1 clove garlic (pressed or finely minced)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
Instructions
- Whisk together the vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper, oregano, and marjoram in a bowl until well combined.
- Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, and basil in a large bowl.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently.
- Allow the salad to sit for a short while to improve flavors. Best consumed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
Notes
Can be served as a side dish or on its own. Consider adding protein for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg