CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI AND BLACK OLIVES IN LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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

Provided by Dan Zahra

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

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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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 617.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g