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Tomato and cucumber salad

This delicious, healthy and easy to make tomato and cucumber salad is a perfect side dish that will compliment a wide variety of mains. Using the most popular salad ingredients, this is the salad your family and guests will actually eat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: New Norwegian
Keyword: cucumber, tomato
Servings: 4
Calories: 9kcal
Author: Tonje
Cost: Cheap

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber
  • fresh basil leaves
  • handful tomatoes I used plum tomatoes

Instructions

  • Chop, slice, dice, cut or peel the tomatoes and cucumbers to your preference
  • Add to a salad bowl or serving dish
  • Add a little bit of fresh or dried basil
  • Optionally, add a splash of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar or other dressing of your choice

Notes

The salad can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It is best when served the same day.

About the herbs

I love using fresh basil with this salad, as it looks appealing and brings a great flavor. If using dried herbs, you only need a little, about ¼ tsp. You can also omit the herbs, or substitute for thyme or italian seasoning. 

About the dressing

These tomatoes are so juice, I usually don't use a dressing with this salad. However, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, or a vinaigrette will taste great with these flavors. The calorie estimate does not count any dressings.

Nutrition

Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg