Cucumber and Tomato Salad Recipe
This Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a summer delight! It's all about fresh cucumbers and ripe tomatoes, tossed together in a homemade vinegar dressing. It's like capturing the essence of summer in a side dish!
This salad is something I eagerly await every summer. you can enjoy it year-round, but there's something magical about it in the summer when the tomatoes are juicy and the cucumbers are fresh.
If you're into light and refreshing summer salads, this one's a winner. There's just something special about using fresh summer produce—it adds an extra deliciousness to everything! Give it a try and see for yourself!
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Cucumbers
- 2 large Ripe tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Vinegar white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh herbs optional, chopped (such as parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes and cucumbers under running water.
- Peel the cucumbers if desired, then slice them into rounds or half-moons.
- Then, cut the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks.
- Thinly slice the onion.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber, tomato, and onion mixture.
- Gently toss everything together until well coated in the dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- You can garnish with chopped green onions before serving. (Optional)
- Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy your refreshing salad!
Notes
- Make salad ahead of time? Don't add fresh herbs until serving to avoid them turning brown.
- If not using English cucumbers, remove seeds from regular cucumbers before adding to salad.
- Raw onion taste too strong? Soak sliced onion in iced water for 15 minutes before adding to salad.
- Keep leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.