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Italian Cucumber Salad

Italian Cucumber Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 English cucumbers, sliced into half moons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, plus more for salting
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 2 tbsp loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley, torn

Method
 

  1. Toss cucumber slices with a generous pinch of salt in a colander. Let drain for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  3. Combine drained cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat.
  4. Scatter torn basil and parsley on top, toss once more, and serve.

Notes

Salting and draining is the step that keeps this salad crisp, so do not skip it. If you have time, let the dressed salad rest on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors settle.