English Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this English Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is the perfect light and healthy side dish for any meal. Featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette, this salad is as vibrant as it is delicious. The vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and balsamic vinegar, delivers a delicate balance of sweetness and acidity while enhancing the natural freshness of the vegetables. Garnished with fresh parsley, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a quick and wholesome dish that’s ideal for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Serve it as a refreshing appetizer or a flavorful side, and watch it disappear from the table in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large English cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the English cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.

Step 2

Thinly slice the English cucumbers into rounds. You can use a mandoline slicer for even slices.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings.

Step 4

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

Step 5

Finely chop the parsley and set aside.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified. This is your balsamic vinaigrette.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.

Step 8

Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the vegetables and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 10

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and serve immediately, or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(959.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	584.2

Total Fat 43.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1332.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 29.1g
Protein 7.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 166.3mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 1519.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.2%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 32.3%