Ingredients for Tomato Cucumber Salad With Fresh Basil
- Tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- Lemon Rind
- Sugar
- Balsamic Vinegar
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How to Make Tomato Cucumber Salad With Fresh Basil
- Slice 2 large tomatoes into ½-inch thick rounds.
- Slice 1 medium cucumber into ½-inch thick rounds.
- Arrange tomato and cucumber slices alternately on two plates.
- Sprinkle generously with sea salt (about ½ teaspoon total).
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing evenly over the tomato and cucumber slices.
- Let stand for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving. Enjoy!
- For extra flavor, try adding other fresh herbs like oregano or mint.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
0g
Carbs
1g