Amazing Cucumber Basil Salad

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I created this basil salad with spinach, tomatoes, and other fresh veggies from my garden that needed to be used up. It is so good, and because it makes its own dressing, it's also very light. The flavor is best when left in the fridge overnight.

Submitted by RainbowJewels
Updated on August 17, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach

  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil

  • 1 pound campari tomatoes, seeded and minced

  • 2 large seedless cucumbers, peeled and minced

  • 1 large red onion, minced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper, or to taste

Directions

  1. Process spinach and basil in a food processor until finely chopped.

  2. Toss together spinach mixture, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl with an airtight lid. Cover the bowl and refrigerate salad, 8 hours to overnight.

Recipe Tip

The liquid from this salad can be strained off, mixed with a bit of balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and used as a delicious dressing for a green salad.

49 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

20 Calories
0g Fat
4g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 20
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 201mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 211mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.