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Italian Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Italian Cucumber Salad for a Summer Delight

This Italian Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish perfect for summer, highlighting the essence of fresh ingredients in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Try using English cucumbers for fewer seeds.
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Cherry tomatoes offer an extra burst of flavor.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Soak in water before using to tone down flavor.
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Parsley can be a substitute if basil isn't available.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Opt for high-quality oil for best results.
  • 3 tablespoons Red Apple Vinegar White wine vinegar is a milder alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can be used, adjust quantity accordingly.
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar Feel free to omit for sugar-free variation.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion under cold water. Dice cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, and slice red onion thinly.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper until well-emulsified.
  3. Pour dressing over the chopped vegetables and gently toss until ingredients are evenly coated.
  4. Chop fresh basil leaves and sprinkle over the salad. Toss gently again to infuse flavor.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill salad for at least one hour for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Consider serving in a clear bowl for presentation.

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