Cucumber Tomato Salad with Zucchini and Black Olives in Lemon Balsamic Vinaigret

Enjoy this veggie salad while the cucumbers, tomatoes, and zucchini are ripe on the vines. Fresh basil and black olives add even more flavor and color.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 242 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix cucumbers, zucchini, red onion, tomatoes, black olives, basil, and thyme together in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt, sugar, and white pepper together until thoroughly combined. Pour olive oil slowly into dressing mixture, whisking to combine. Pour dressing over salad and serve.