Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and garlic, perfect for enhancing any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and chopped red onion.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped basil to the bowl.
- In a 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 cherry tomatoes with heirloom tomatoes for a variety of colors and flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg