Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes and Mint
Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes and Mint is a refreshing summer dish that combines crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic mint. This vibrant salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it a perfect side for barbecues or a light lunch option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers under cold water and slice them thinly.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Finely chop the fresh mint leaves; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and chopped mint.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg