Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese for extra flavor
Instructions
- Start by washing and halving the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion. Chop the fresh basil leaves.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, red onions, and chopped basil. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days for best freshness.
Notes
- Keep the dressing separate if storing for more than a few hours to maintain crispness.
- For added flavor, include sliced avocados or experiment with different herbs like dill or parsley.
- Use the vinaigrette chilled for a cooler, more refreshing taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg