Italian Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing Italian Cucumber Tomato Salad bursting with fresh basil and garlic flavor! This easy 15-minute recipe is perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or summer BBQ. Impress your guests with this simple yet delicious salad that's packed with Mediterranean sunshine.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 85.5 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Italian Cucumber Tomato Salad

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How to Make Italian Cucumber Tomato Salad

  1. Seed one medium cucumber and chop it into ½-inch pieces.
  2. Chop two medium tomatoes into ½-inch pieces, similar in size to the cucumber.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber and tomatoes.
  4. Add ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ cup chopped fresh basil.
  5. Gently toss all ingredients to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for later. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

4g

Carbs

2g