Simple Cucumber Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil
A light, hydrating cucumber tomato salad made with fresh basil and lemon juice. This simple summer side dish comes together in minutes and pairs perfectly with grilled meats or wraps.
Equipment
- Large Salad Bowl
- Small Bowl
- Paring Knife
- Cutting board
- knife
- Teaspoon
Ingredients
- 1 Lrg English Cucumber Diced
- 5 Lrg Vine Ripened Tomatoes Diced
- 1 Med Red Onion Diced
- ¼ Cup Fresh Basil Leaves Chopped
- ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
- ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon Juiced
- ⅓ Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Wash all produce and dry with paper towel.
- On cutting board slice the English cucumber down its length and then each half in half again lengthwise. The dice and add to salad bowl.1 Lrg English Cucumber
- Remove basil leaves from stems and chop. Add to salad bowl.¼ Cup Fresh Basil Leaves
- Chop the parsley coarsely and add to basil in salad bowl.¼ Cup Fresh Parsley
- Cut tomatoes in half then slice into wedges and dice. Add to salad.5 Lrg Vine Ripened Tomatoes
- Peel the onion and dice before adding to the salad bowl.1 Med Red Onion
- Squeeze lemon and mix together with olive oil and black pepper and then drizzle over salad.¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Lemon, ⅓ Tsp Black Pepper
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Salad can keep covered in fridge for up to four days.
Notes
🕒 Amber’s Time-Saving Tips to Make This Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Use cherry or grape tomatoes: No need to core or chop—just slice in half and toss them in.
- Skip fancy knife skills: For the herbs, bunch and slice. No need to worry about chiffonade unless you want to.
- Prep in your serving container: Mix and store the salad in the same airtight container to reduce cleanup time.
- Chill the onion ahead: Dice your onion after chilling it in the fridge for 30–60 minutes—it’s easier to cut and won’t make you cry.
- Double the dressing: Make a larger batch of the lemon-olive oil dressing and store it in a jar. It works great on other summer salads too!
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 0.2gProtein: 0.1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 79mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 162IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
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