Easy Spiralized Cucumber Salad with Basil and Tomatoes
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This cucumber salad with basil and tomatoes combines crisp, spiralized cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and fresh basil for a fresh, flavorful side that comes together in minutes. Light and wholesome, it’s perfect with grilled protein or packed up for a refreshing lunch.
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Why you will love this cucumber salad
- Low-carb and healthy – It’s made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, oil, vinegar and fresh herbs.
- Quick Prep – Spiralizing the cucumbers gives this salad a fancy look with very little effort.
- Versatile – Enjoy it on it’s own, pair with grilled chicken, seafood or your favorite burger.
What you will need to make spiralized cucumber salad
Ingredients
- cucumbers
- grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
- red onion
- fresh basil leaves
- red wine vinegar
- olive oil
- garlic
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How to make spiralized cucumber salad
Prepare the ingredients: use a spiralizer to spiralize the cucumbers, slice the onions thin, and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Combine the dressing ingredients together.
Step 1. Place the spiralized cucumber noodles, tomatoes and onions into a medium-sized serving bowl. Use a paper towel to pat the ingredients to remove excess moisture.
Step 2. Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the bowl, and toss it together. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Tips
- Do not peel the cucumbers before spiralizing them, the skins add crispness.
- The trick to a crispy spiralized cucumber is to run the cucumbers through the spiralizer and dry them off before adding them to the salad.
Try zucchini noodles with chicken or spiralized beet and veggie salad if you like spiralized vegetables.
Make-ahead, storage and serving tips
- Make-ahead – Spiralize the cucumber and prepare the dressing separately. Combine just before serving for the best texture.
- Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days. Expect a little water release which will dilute the dressing. Feel free to add more.
- Serving Ideas – Pair with grilled chicken, burgers or seafood.
Recipe variations
There are so many different ways to make this salad. Here are a few suggestions:
Change up the vinegar. Substitute white balsamic vinegar or regular balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar for red wine vinegar. Or skip the vinegar and use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead.
Greek. Substitute the basil with fresh oregano, and add 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives and 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese for a greek salad.
Change up the veggies. Replace the cucumber noodles with spiralized summer squash, or a combination of both.
Asian twist. Use rice vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, and sesame oil. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with green onions.
Spicy. Add 1/2 teaspoon or more of red pepper flakes for a spicy cucumber salad.
Cheese. Add crumbled feta, shaved parmesan or mozzarella pearls.
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Recipe FAQs
Since cucumbers are small and tender, a hand spiralizer will be sufficient to spiralize them. If you have a tabletop spiralizer or an attachment on your electric mixer, either one of those can be used as well.
It’s not necessary to peel cucumbers before eating them unless the skin is tough and bitter.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons. It will be just as tasty!
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Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes and Basil
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cucumbers Persian or English
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
- 1 onion medium
- 3 tablespoons Fresh Basil chopped
Dressing
- 1/8 cup [red wine vinegar]
- 1/8 cup [olive oil]
- 1 clove crushed garlic or 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder
Instructions
- Rinse the cucumbers under water, pat them dry and spiralize them with a spiralizer and place them into a strainer.4 cucumbers
- Place a paper towel on top of the spiralized cucumbers and push then down to release the liquid, set aside for a few minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients
- Slice one red onion thin and place into a bowl1 onion
- Slice one pint of cherry or grape tomatoes in half and place into the bowl with the onions1 pint of cherry tomatoes
- Add the spiralized cucumbers to the bowl
- Make the dressing by placing all ingredients into a small bowl and whisking until combined or use a small mason jar to combine the ingredients and shake1/8 cup [red wine vinegar], 1/8 cup [olive oil], 1 clove crushed garlic
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently mix in
- Top the salad with fresh basil3 tablespoons Fresh Basil
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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