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

By: DZAHRA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (24)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup chopped black olives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
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  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 242 | Total Fat: 21.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I'm happy to be the first reviewer of this seriously good salad and hopefully get the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by DZAHRA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Hi Folks, This is my recipe and i should have mentioned it was not my intention to pour all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2010 by AZ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I really enjoyed this salad as a use for garden veggies! The dressing was nice and flavorful...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2010 by gquist   view full review
This was awesome. I skipped the zucchini because I just harvested a ton of tomatoes and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2010 by glendalee   view full review
This is a great recipe. I even added thin sliced goose neck squash and juliene sliced bell...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2010 by queeny   view full review
This is a great recipe, but as others reviewed to much dressing, I cut it in half and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2011 by rickbenel   view full review
Love this salad! Had everything from my garden. Used kalamata olives for an extra zing. Would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2011 by *Sherri*   view full review
I made this last night to go along with some shrimp scampi. This is a wonderful light salad...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by danelle   view full review
We didn't care for this. I had high hopes b/c it is such a diet friendly salad. It just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2011 by Christine B.   view full review
Excellent use for vegetables from my garden. Light and perfect for a summer side dish or a...

 

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