Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and garlic, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, minced garlic, and chopped basil.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added crunch, toss in 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese or diced avocado.
- Substitute the balsamic vinegar with red wine vinegar for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg