Ultimate Panera Copycat Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad
If you're a fan of Panera Bread's Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad, then you're going to love this copycat recipe! This wholesome salad is sure to become a favorite, made with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and fragrant basil, all tossed in a delicious homemade Greek dressing! Perfect for picnics, family dinners, or BBQs!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredients
For The Salad
- 2 large cucumbers, diced seeds removed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half or 3 large tomatoes, chopped
- ½ large red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves chopped
For The Greek Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, sliced onion, and chopped fresh basil in a large salad bowl.2 large cucumbers, diced, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half, ½ large red onion, ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- Gently toss the vegetables together until mixed.
- Whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or measuring cup.¼ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Drizzle the Greek dressing over the vegetables, and toss once more until all the veggies are well coated.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- When ready to serve, gently toss the salad again to redistribute the dressing.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional information is approximate and is meant as a guideline only.
Expert Tips:
- Use fresh, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Make sure the cucumbers are firm and crisp. You can peel the cucumbers or leave the skin on. I recommend you remove the seeds if using regular cucumbers.
- When preparing the basil, gently cut it into thin strips with kitchen shears instead of chopping it.
- Add some chopped bell peppers to give some extra color.
- Add some feta cheese and Kalamata olives to turn it into a Greek salad.
- Top with fresh mozzarella cheese.
- For texture, sprinkle some toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds on top of your salad just before serving.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Toss again before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 607IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
