🥗 Chilled Cucumber Tomato Salad 🥗

📢 A Refreshing Crunch to Nourish & Delight! Perfect for Busy Weeknights or Leisurely Weekend Lunches! 📢

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️  
- 1/2 cup Basil, chopped and loosely packed
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 Cucumbers, sliced
- 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Black Pepper
- 4 cups Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, halved
- 1 large Red Onion, sliced
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1/4 cup Parsley, chopped and loosely packed
- Feta Cheese

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳  
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to create the dressing. Remember, a slightly saltier dressing brings out the best in the fresh vegetables.
2. Place the halved tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
3. Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss everything together until well coated.
4. Gently fold in the chopped basil and parsley.
5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
6. Just before serving, give the salad another good mix and sprinkle with feta cheese to your liking.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎  
- Calories: 150
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Proteins: 4g
- Fats: 11g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 6g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡  
- For an extra touch of flavor, add a sprinkle of lemon zest or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the salad before serving.
- This salad can be tailored with additional vegetables like bell peppers or avocados for more variety and richness.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰  
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Chilling time: 60 minutes | Serving: Serves 4

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