Italian Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Refreshing blend of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy Italian dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

→ Dressing

05 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
07 - 1 clove garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
11 - Fresh cracked black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine sliced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, red onion, and chopped basil in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Let salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
05 - Top with crumbled feta cheese and additional black pepper if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes with almost zero effort
  • The longer it sits the better it tastes so you can make it ahead
  • Something magical happens when cucumbers marinate in that Italian dressing
02 -
  • I accidentally forgot to let it sit once and served it immediately and it was still good but definitely missing that depth of flavor
  • The onions can be overpowering if you slice them too thick so paper thin is the way to go
  • This salad actually tastes better the next day after everything has had time to marinate
03 -
  • Salt your cucumber slices first and let them drain for 20 minutes if you want an extra crisp result
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create pretty ribbon slices instead of rounds for a fancy presentation

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