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

Description

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.

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

Instructions

  1. Mix cucumbers
  2. zucchini
  3. red onion
  4. tomatoes
  5. black olives
  6. basil
  7. and thyme together in a large salad bowl.
  8. In a separate bowl
  9. whisk red wine vinegar
  10. balsamic vinegar
  11. lemon zest
  12. lemon juice
  13. kosher salt
  14. sugar
  15. and white pepper together until thoroughly combined. Pour olive oil slowly into dressing mixture
  16. whisking to combine. Pour dressing over salad and serve.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 6

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