Italian Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers and ripe tomatoes in a zesty Italian dressing with fresh basil

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

→ Dressing

05 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
07 - 1 clove garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
11 - Fresh cracked black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Combine the sliced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, red onion, and chopped basil in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Toss gently to combine and ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
05 - Top with crumbled feta cheese and additional black pepper if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No cooking required which means your kitchen stays cool even on the hottest days
  • The flavors actually get better after sitting for a while so its perfect for meal prep
  • Everything comes from the produce aisle making it incredibly budget friendly
02 -
  • Cucumbers release a lot of water once salted so don't panic if there's liquid at the bottom of the bowl
  • This salad actually tastes better after sitting for an hour in the refrigerator
  • The garlic flavor gets stronger over time so add it 30 minutes before serving if making ahead
03 -
  • Let the dressed salad sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving
  • Taste a cucumber slice before adding salt since some varieties are naturally more bitter

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