Description
Mediterranean cucumber salad blends crisp vegetables with zesty herbs for a refreshing summer classic. Tangy lemon dressing and fresh parsley elevate this simple dish, inviting you to savor each cool, crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 3 tomatoes
- 3 cucumbers
- 1 onion
Seasonings and Dressing:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Additional Liquid:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Carefully slice ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and pungent onions into uniform, thin pieces to ensure balanced flavor and texture.
- Create a vibrant dressing by whisking together tangy vinegar, sharp cracked pepper, subtle sugar, kosher salt, pure water, and rich olive oil until smoothly integrated.
- Gently fold sliced vegetables into the prepared dressing, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the zesty marinade.
- Refrigerate the salad for a full day, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify, transforming the simple ingredients into a harmonious culinary experience.
- After 24 hours of chilling, remove from refrigerator and serve cold, appreciating the crisp vegetables and robust, refreshing flavor profile.
Notes
- Slice vegetables thinly and uniformly for a more elegant and consistent texture that helps each bite absorb dressing evenly.
- Opt for fresh, ripe summer tomatoes to enhance the salad’s natural sweetness and vibrant flavor profile.
- Consider using red onions for a milder, slightly sweeter taste that complements the fresh vegetables without overpowering them.
- Drain excess liquid after chilling to prevent the salad from becoming watery and maintain its crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 142 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg