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Garden Salad

Fresh and Crunchy Garden Salad for Sunny Days

This vibrant garden salad with cucumbers and tomatoes is a quick, healthy delight perfect for sunny days.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 2 cups Cucumbers select firm cucumbers
  • 2 cups Tomatoes look for ripe and vibrant tomatoes
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • to taste teaspoon Salt adjust to your personal taste
  • to taste teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by thoroughly washing the fresh cucumbers and vibrant tomatoes under cool running water. Slice the cucumbers into bite-sized half-moons and chop the tomatoes into chunks. For added flavor, thinly slice half of the red onion.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil with 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt and a few cracks of black pepper to taste. Whisk until well-emulsified.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, gently pour the prepared dressing over your chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions. Toss carefully to ensure each piece is coated with dressing.
  4. Serve the salad immediately in a beautiful serving bowl. Enjoy the freshness and crunch of your garden salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best taste, dress the salad right before serving and feel free to customize with additional ingredients as desired.

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