Memorial Day Cucumber Tomato Salad
Refreshing and vibrant, this Memorial Day Cucumber Tomato Salad is the perfect side dish for summer gatherings, combining crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes in a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, chopped
- 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumbers and tomatoes.
- Add thinly sliced red onion and chopped parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add bell peppers or avocados for extra color and flavor.
- For a Mediterranean twist, consider adding feta cheese or kalamata olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg