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The recipe for Cucumber Tomato Salad is one of those classic side dishes that is so deliciously full of flavor & refreshing. This salad is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, including sliced cucumbers, tomatoes & onions topped with a tasty vinaigrette dressing.
When you want a punch of flavor, this refreshing cucumber tomato salad is an excellent summertime staple to burgers & hotdogs on the grill even served with deviled eggs on a hot summer day.
How to Make Cucumber Tomato Salad
When I go to farmer’s markets, I load up on all the juicy vegetables to make this easy side dish.
- Combine all dressing ingredients (per the recipe below).
- Slice all vegetables and toss with the dressing.
Easy! Right?
Want to add a bit of sweetness to your salad? Add a tablespoon of sugar. You will get this tangy crunch with a hint of sweetness.
Dressing for Cucumber Tomato Salad
All you need is a tablespoon of vinegar and olive oil with basil, parsley, salt & pepper. I also usually use red wine vinegar, but you can use your favorite kind of vinegar.
Directions
This salad will taste delicious cold and It is also at its best to make the day you’re serving it even more. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can keep it stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, parsley & basil in a bowl or mason jar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Dice up the tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers & place in a bowl.
- Pour vinaigrette dressing over vegetables & toss together.
- Add one tablespoon of sugar & toss together. (optional)
Refrigerate for an hour to enhance the flavor or serve immediately.
Ingredients
- cucumber sliced
- large tomatoes diced
- onion sliced
- parsley and basil (dried or fresh)
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- salt & pepper to taste
- sugar (optional)
Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad
The recipe for Cucumber Tomato Salad is one of those classic side dishes that is so deliciously full of flavor & refreshing. This salad is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, including sliced cucumbers, tomatoes & onions topped with a tasty vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients
- 2-3 cucumber sliced
- 2 large tomatoes diced
- ½ onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon parsley and basil (dried or fresh)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of sugar (optional)
Instructions
Whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, parsley & basil in a bowl or mason jar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
1. Dice up the tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers & place in a bowl.
2. Pour vinaigrette dressing over vegetables & toss together.
3. Add one tablespoon of sugar & toss together. (optional)
Notes
Want to kick it up a notch?
Try adding avocado, feta cheese, or mozzarella. Then, make it a perfect meal!
Want to kick it up a notch?
Try adding avocado, feta cheese, or mozzarella. It will make it a perfect meal!
Have you tried this recipe? Let me know in the comments!
Make it a great day!
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