Simple Cucumber Onion and Tomato Salad with Dill Vinaigrette
Make this refreshing cucumber onion and tomato salad. It uses everyday ingredients and a bright, vinegar-based salad dressing for a quick, healthy side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and diced
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the cucumbers and tomatoes. Slice the red onion thinly. Place all prepared vegetables and the chopped parsley into a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, dried dill, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Dress the salad: Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately, or chill for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, leave the cucumber skin on.
- If you prefer a milder onion flavor, soak the sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain before adding to the salad.
- This salad works well as a light salad lunch or a healthy salad side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0