Refreshing Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Refreshing Cucumber & Tomato Salad is the perfect side dish to complement your grilled chicken skewers and other hearty dishes. This salad brings a burst of cool, crisp flavors to your plate with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a zesty dressing.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Servings Servings

Author Spooning & Forking Couple

Ingredients

2 cucumbers large, thinly sliced
4 tomatoes medium, cut into wedges
1 red onion thinly sliced
3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
1 lemon juiced
1 clove garlic minced
salt to taste
pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley or mint, chopped
1 tsp oregano dried (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, tomato wedges, and red onion if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle the fresh parsley or mint over the salad and toss lightly once more.
Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.