Cucumber Tomato Salad with Zucchini and Black Olives in Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Fruit Salad Recipes. (Cucumber Tomato Salad with Zucchini and Black Olives in Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe). This is a deliciously light and fresh-tasting twist on cucumber tomato salad. It takes me to the water's edge, and begs to be served with fresh seafood. Substitute Greek kalamata olives for black olives if desired.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cucumber Tomato Salad with Zucchini and Black Olives in Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers

diced

1 zucchini

diced

½ red onion

thinly sliced

3 large tomatoes

diced

1 cup chopped black olives

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest

½ lemon

juiced

1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt

or to taste

½ teaspoon white sugar

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Fourth of July Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl mix together the cucumbers zucchini red onion tomatoes black olives basil and thyme. In a separate bowl whisk together the red wine vinegar balsamic vinegar lemon zest lemon juice kosher salt sugar and white pepper until thoroughly combined. Pour the olive oil slowly into the dressing mixture whisking to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve.

Nutritional Information

Cucumber Tomato Salad with Zucchini and Black Olives in Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 241.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 12.2g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 5.7g

Fat: 21.6g 33%

Saturated Fat: 3g 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 1078IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 23.6mg 39%

Folate: 32.7mcg 8%

Calcium: 56.7mg 6%

Iron: 1.5mg 9%

Magnesium: 31.1mg 11%

Potassium: 475.1mg 13%

Sodium: 617.7mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 194.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.