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California 10-minute cucumber salad with tomatoes and onion

A quick, tangy marinated salad with crisp cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, and red onion in a zesty apple cider vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Healthy Recipes, Quick Meals, Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salad
  • 2 cups sliced cucumber about 1 medium cucumber
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
For the dressing
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons California olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon honey or granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
For garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, or fresh dill

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss to distribute evenly.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until well blended.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  4. For best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. (If you're short on time, you can serve immediately.)
  5. Just before serving, sprinkle with the chopped fresh parsley or dill and give it a final gentle toss.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 590mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

For a deeper flavor, let the salad marinate in the fridge for up to 2 hours.
If you prefer a less tangy dressing, reduce the vinegar to 3 tablespoons.
This salad is best served within a few hours; leftovers will keep in the fridge for 1 day but may become watery.
Add a diced California avocado just before serving for extra creaminess.
To make it a meal, serve alongside grilled chicken or fish.
Avoid over-salting; the salt will draw moisture from the cucumbers over time.
Swap the red onion for shallots if you want a milder bite.

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