Description
A fresh and vibrant Cucumber Tomato Salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy radishes, and colorful bell peppers, all tossed in a light lemon and olive oil dressing. This simple, quick-to-make salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 English cucumber, cubed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, cubed
- 1 bunch green onion, chopped
- 1 bunch radishes, cubed
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
Dressing
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- 3–5 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and prepare all vegetables by cubing the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and radishes, then chopping the green onions and parsley finely.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add all the prepared vegetables along with the chopped parsley for a fresh, colorful base.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle 3 to 5 tablespoons of olive oil over the salad, squeeze in the juice of one small lemon, and season with salt and pepper to taste for balanced flavor.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all ingredients together to ensure even distribution of the dressing and seasoning throughout the salad.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for a crisp taste or chill it for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Adjust olive oil quantity according to your preference for dressing thickness.
- For extra freshness, chill vegetables before preparation.
- Optional: Add a sprinkle of feta cheese or olives for additional flavor.
- This salad is best consumed within a day for optimal freshness.
