Description
A collection of light and flavorful recipes perfect for summer dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine.
- Add the chopped basil and mix gently.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
- Feel free to add other fresh vegetables or herbs.
- Best if served the same day for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: summer dinners, light recipes, fresh salad