Description
Experience the joy of sunshine on your plate with our vibrant Sunshine Salad! Bursting with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a zesty citrus dressing, this salad is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ or simply craving a refreshing dish, the Sunshine Salad will lift your spirits and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumbers, and bell peppers.
- Thinly slice red onion and soak in cold water for a few minutes to mellow the flavor.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped veggies and herbs. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until coated.
- Allow to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg