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Italian Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Italian Cucumber and Tomato Salad

This Italian Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a vibrant, mouthwatering dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Salad, Salad Dressing
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 146 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon cane sugar or granulated
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper

Salad

  • 1 small red onion, diced fine
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes, cut in ½ inch dice
  • 1 English cucumber, cut in ½ inch dice
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Whisk dressing ingredients in a medium serving bowl to combine.
  • Add onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and basil.
  • Toss together. Taste and add a bit more salt if needed, I usually add ¼ teaspoon more.
  • Allow the salad to sit at room temperature for at least an hour before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge, if there are any.

Notes

Gluten-free and vegan, perfect for summer gatherings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 294mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 103IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Cucumber, Gluten Free, Italian, tomato, vegan
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