A crisp, cooling cucumber salad with fresh herbs and a tangy Italian vinaigrette, perfect for spring and summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers thinly and place in a bowl.
- Lightly salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Add red onion to cucumbers.
- Pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Fold in parsley and basil lightly.
- Let sit 10–15 minutes before serving.