How to Make Cucumber Tomato Salad with Sweet Lime Vinaigrette - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a refreshing and healthy salad to enjoy as a side dish or light lunch? Look no further than this delicious Cucumber Tomato Salad with Sweet Lime Vinaigrette. Packed with fresh, vibrant flavors, this salad is the perfect way to showcase the best of summer produce.

With juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a zesty lime vinaigrette, this salad is a celebration of seasonal ingredients. It's incredibly simple to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into wedges
  • ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Make the dressing: Stir vinegar, lime juice, and sugar together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
  • Make the salad: Hold cucumber upright and use a peeler to remove strips of peel lengthwise, making a pattern of peeled and unpeeled strips all the way around for a decorative effect. Cut cucumber in half lengthwise, then thinly slice each half.
  • Place cucumber into a salad bowl with tomatoes and red onion; mix to combine. Pour dressing over salad and mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Just before serving, stir cilantro into salad and sprinkle chopped peanuts over top.
  • Nutrition

    68 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 57mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 321mg