Fresh, crisp, juicy, and tossed in a light homemade dressing! This simple salad is the perfect side dish for any meal. 🥗❤️
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
👩🍳 Method
- Prepare the vegetables: Add the sliced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley to a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to let the flavors come together.
- Serve: Give the salad one more gentle toss before serving. Enjoy chilled as a refreshing side with grilled chicken, fish, burgers, or sandwiches! 🥒🍅✨
⭐ Tip
For the freshest texture, add the dressing shortly before serving. If you prefer a stronger onion flavor, use thinly sliced red onion; for a milder flavor, soak the onion in cold water for 5–10 minutes first.