Basil Cucumber Salad Recipe (Quick)
This basil cucumber salad recipe comes together fast with cucumbers, fresh basil, red onion, and tomatoes. Stir up a simple vinegar dressing, toss, and let it sit for a few minutes so the flavors mingle. It’s an easy, no-cook side you can put on the table in about 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Prep the vegetables
Slice the cucumbers thinly. Slice the red onion. Dice the tomatoes. Add everything to a large bowl.
Add the basil
Roughly chop the basil and toss it in. Leaving a few small leaves whole is fine, too.
Mix the dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and water. Stir in the garlic powder and red pepper flakes.
Toss the salad
Pour the dressing over the salad. If you’re using currants, add them now. Gently toss until evenly coated.
Rest briefly and serve
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes if you can, so the onion softens a bit. Serve right away.

