Amazing Cucumber Basil Salad

Name: Amazing Cucumber Basil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 2 tablespoons chopped 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

Rating: 4 stars

15 Ratings
14 Reviews
7 Photos

I created this salad because I had lots of fresh veggies and herbs from my garden that needed using up. It is so good, and because it makes its own dressing, it's very healthy as well. The flavor is best when left in the fridge overnight.

By RainbowJewels

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

additional:

8 hrs

total:

8 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons chopped 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

Step 1

Run spinach and basil through a food processor until finely chopped.

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Step 2

Mix spinach mixture, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl with an air-tight lid. Cover bowl and refrigerate salad, 8 hours to overnight.

Cook's Note:

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

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

20 calories; protein 1g; carbohydrates 4.4g; fat 0.2g; sodium 201.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (14)

Most helpful positive review

Bex Atilano

04/12/2015

I love this recipe! I did add to it though. I made a simple dressing of 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and juice from half a lemon. I also added some sweet peppers for added color and crunch. It was so good I'll be making this again soon. Read More

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Karen McIntyre Farrell

08/13/2019

I made it as per the recipe. For my tastes, the salad was quite bland. Also, the texture of the spinach was not very appetizing. Sorry....we all have different tastes :) Read More

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15 Ratings

5 star values: 6
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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Bex Atilano

04/12/2015

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France C

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07/12/2015

I'm constantly looking for new healthy sides to try and was excited to find this recipe. I don't have a food processor, so mincing and chopping was a little time consuming, but well worth i! I made this exactly as written, and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight. I found myself eating 2-3 portions, since the servings were on the smaller side. Very low calorie and full of fresh flavors. This would also make a great topping for chicken or fish. I think next time I will make some sort of dressing for added flavor, made with olive oil and either lemon juice or red wine vinegar. Thanks for sharing Jewel! Read More

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Karen McIntyre Farrell

08/13/2019

I made it as per the recipe. For my tastes, the salad was quite bland. Also, the texture of the spinach was not very appetizing. Sorry....we all have different tastes :) Read More

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Kris

04/16/2016

Very tasty and refreshing summer salad! Read More

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cathy

07/26/2017

This was tasty although I would use it more for a dressing to place on top of a grilled meat. I did do what other reviewers suggested and added 2 T of olive oil and 1 T of balsamic vinegar for extra taste. Read More

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Christina

Allstar

05/29/2015

Made this for Recipe Group...This was tasty! I have to say that I actually liked this better maybe 10-15 minutes after I made it lol. I think this would be great over grilled chicken or grilled pork chops too. A nice healthy side! Thanks for sharing.:) Read More

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Cindy

08/23/2015

Awesome! I used vine ripened tomatoes and chopped everything so it was fine. It was healthy and delicious. Read More

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Molly

06/01/2015

Recipe Group Selection: 23, May 2015 ~ We liked this salad, but wished it had a little something more. Not sure what 'more' is, but it needed something for us. It had good flavor and used ingredients that I always have on hand. Read More

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CLAUDE

01/25/2017

This salad was really tasty and the author was correct it does make its' own dressing. Be careful to chop up the fresh basil well and don't put more than it calls for because it will overpower the taste and ruin the experience. Read More

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Amazing Cucumber Basil Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 20.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 2 %

carbohydrates: 1 %

dietary fiber: 5 %

sugars:

fat:

vitamin a iu: 17 %

niacin equivalents: 3 %

vitamin b6: 6 %

vitamin c: 15 %

folate: 6 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 2 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 8 %

calories from fat:

*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.

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Bex Atilano

04/12/2015

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France C

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07/12/2015

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Karen McIntyre Farrell

08/13/2019

I made it as per the recipe. For my tastes, the salad was quite bland. Also, the texture of the spinach was not very appetizing. Sorry....we all have different tastes :)

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Kris