If you've planned a BBQ party for the weekend, this is the salad you want to add to the menu. Trust me, it will rock! A light and refreshing Italian tomato and cucumber salad is a must: it's packed with flavor and vitamins, it comes together in 5 minutes and makes everyone happy.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Italian tomato and cucumber salad
Servings: 2
Calories: 341kcal
Author: Katia
Ingredients
4medium-size tomatoes (approx 1 lb)
1English cucumber
1/2red onion, finely sliced
2 Tbspfresh Italian parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
DRESSING
1/4cupextra virgin olive oil
1 1/2Tbspred vinegar
1tspdried oregano
1large garlic clove, grated or pressed
1/2tspfine salt, plus more to taste
1/8tspblack pepper
Instructions
Core the tomatoes, cut into 4-6 wedges, then cut each wedge in half.
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice it into thick slices.
Finely slice the half onion and chop the parsley.
Add the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well. Check the bottom of the bowl, if the tomatoes release to much water, you might want to drain off a bit of the liquid before adding the dressing (too much water wash down the flavor and makes the salad soggy).
DRESSING
Put olive oil, vinegar, pressed garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a jar with a tightly fitted lid. Shake vigorously for about 5 seconds. Alternatively, whisk together the dressing ingredients into a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix very well to coat.
Cover the bowl and let to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
Toss again, taste, you might want to adjust the seasoning adding more fine salt, according to your preference. Then sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
Quantities: 2 large servings or 3 medium servingsNotes: nutritional values are estimates only.