A Vibrant Twist: Tomato, Cucumber, and Red Onion Festive Salad
A quick and vibrant holiday salad featuring cherrytomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley, dressed in a light olive oil andred wine vinegar blend, with optional feta and olives for added flair.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean-inspired
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 large cucumber sliced
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese optional
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey optional, for sweetness
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano optional
- A handful of olives optional, for extra flavor
Get the Veggies Ready: Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Peel the cucumber and slice it into delicate rounds. Slice the red onion thinly to add a subtle crunch to the dish.
Mix the Salad Base : In a large salad bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Add olives if using.
Make the Dressing : In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar or lemon juice, honey (if using), and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Mix and Coat: Drizzle the dressing over the veggies and gently toss everything together, ensuring each piece is evenly covered.
Optional Garnishes : Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top for a creamy texture.
Chill and Serve : Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld, then serve and enjoy!
Keyword Dill tomato cucumber salad