Yield: Serves 6

Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

A fresh tomato salad recipe with cucumber, onions, basil, and a simple balsamic vinaigrette is a delicious and easy summer side dish.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 2 large heirloom tomatoes
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 3 Persian cucumbers, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1 small bunch fresh basil, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic, Dijon, and syrup. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Slice the large tomatoes into wedges, and the small tomatoes in half. Place in a salad bowl or arrange on a platter. Add the sliced cucumber and onion, and garnish with as much basil as you'd like. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve the balsamic vinaigrette on the side or let the veggies marinate in it for several hours.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 73Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 172mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 3gSugar: 12gProtein: 2g
 

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