Description
This simple summery Cucumber Tomato Salad is a simplified version of a classic Greek salad. It is made with fresh tomatoes and cucumbers mixed with a red wine vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 small clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 4 medium or 3 large tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges
- 1 large European cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add tomatoes, cucumber and basil and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
To Make Ahead
Cut the cucumbers and store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
Mix the dressing in a jar and store in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Bring to room temperature by setting the jar into a bowl of warm water.
Cut the tomatoes and basil just before tossing with the cucumbers and dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: na
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 124
- Sugar: 5 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g