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Refreshing Italian Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Italian Cucumber Salad for a Light Summer Feast

This Refreshing Italian Cucumber Salad is a vibrant dish perfect for summer, bursting with flavor and low in calories.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups Cucumbers sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash your cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and oregano until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve the salad chilled, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, prepare the salad a day ahead. Best consumed within three days to avoid sogginess. Don't freeze the salad as cucumbers lose texture.

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