Italian Cucumber Salad
An easy side dish with perfect blend of flavors and crunchy bites of cucumber, onions.
Equipment
- 1 Chopping board
- 1 Chef''s knife
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Mason jar
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers or 4 - 5 small
- 1 small red onion
- 1 tomato optional
Dressing
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 - 4 tbsp finely chopped parsley flat parsley
- 1 tbsp finely chopped basil leaves
Instructions
- Dice/ slice the cucumber. Place them on a plate.
- Add salt to them and mix.
- Allow to rest for 15 minutes to release excess water.
- Take out the slices/ pieces and place them on a clean plate and wipe with a kitchen napkin.
- Then dice the tomatoes, red onions, parsley leaves, basil leaves and place them in the mixing bowl. Add the cucumber.
- In a small jar, add red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Close the lid of the jar and shake for 15 - 20 seconds till it's mixed.
- You can also use your blender or food processor to blend them nicely. In such a case, add your herbs to it too.
- Then pour the sauce over the diced cucumber, tomato, onion. Toss well to combine.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 156kcal
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