Refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad with Zucchini and Black Olives

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 0.5 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
• 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest
• 0.5 lemon, juiced
• 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Combine cucumbers, zucchini, red onion, tomatoes, black olives, fresh basil, and thyme in a large salad bowl.
2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, salt, sugar, and black pepper until thoroughly blended.
3. Gradually whisk olive oil into the dressing until emulsified; pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately for the best flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 242 kcal
• Fat Content: 22 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 618 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 12 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g