Ingredients
– 2 large cucumbers, diced
– 3 large tomatoes, chopped
– 1 small red onion, finely sliced
– 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
– ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
– ½ cup olive oil
– ¼ cup red wine vinegar
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
Creating a delicious Cucumber Tomato Salad is as simple as following these steps:
1. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and slice the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper. Chop the parsley finely.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and fresh parsley.
3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano until well blended.
4. Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is coated evenly.
5. Optional Chilling: For best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
6. Serve: Give the salad a final toss before serving to redistribute the dressing. Enjoy this fresh, delightful dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 2g