Quick Italian Cucumber Salad combines crisp cucumber slices with red onion, fresh herbs, and a light olive oil vinaigrette for a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired side dish.
Ingredients
2 large cucumbers thinly sliced
1 small red onion thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Wash cucumbers and slice them into thin rounds.
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Thinly slice the red onion and add it to a bowl with the cucumbers.
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In a separate bowl whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
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Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions.
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Add chopped parsley and toss gently until evenly coated.
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Allow the salad to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.