Tomato and Cucumber Salad (Salată de Tomate și Castraveți)

Salată de Tomate și Castraveți, or Tomato and Cucumber Salad, is a refreshing and simple dish that is popular in Romani cuisine. This salad is perfect for a light and healthy side dish or a quick snack.

Tomato and Cucumber Salad (Salată de Tomate și Castraveți)

Ingredients

  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
10 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
50 per serving
Carbohydrates
10g
Fiber
3g
Protein
2g
Fat
1g

Supplies

Large bowl Small bowl Whisk

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Tomato and Cucumber Salad as a side dish with grilled meats or as a topping for bruschetta.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add crumbled feta cheese or olives to the salad.

Cost

$5