Italian Cucumber Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad perfect for summer, featuring crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a homemade dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly under cool running water and pat them dry.
- Slice the cucumbers: Cut them into thin rounds—about 1/4 inch thick.
- Chop the onion: Thinly slice the red onion and soak it in cold water for about 10 minutes if desired.
- Halve the tomatoes: Cut each cherry tomato in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine in a bowl: Toss in sliced cucumbers and red onion with the tomatoes, then sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Chill (optional): Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let the flavors marinate.
Notes
This salad can be customized with various vegetables or toppings such as feta cheese, olives, or avocado. Fresh herbs can be substituted to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, summer salad, Italian salad, refreshing salad, healthy recipe