Easy Tomato Cucumber Salad

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 This tomato cucumber salad is light and refreshing - perfect for a casual dinner or feeding a crowd at a potluck party.

Tomato Cucumber Salad – Light, cooling, and super refreshing, this tomato cucumber salad is perfect for a casual dinner or for feeding a crowd at a potluck party. It’s simple to make and packs a punch of fresh flavor. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD

For the salad:

  • 5 large tomatoes (tomatoes on the vine are best), quartered
  • 1 English cucumber, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 large red onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 pinch kosher salt + 1 pinch black pepper

For the dressing:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt + 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar (optional for low-carb, Keto, or sugar free diets)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano



DIRECTIONS

1. To make the tomato-cucumber salad: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the salad: tomato, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and cilantro. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to combine.

2. To prepare the dressing, throw all of the dressing ingredients into a small bowl or a mason jar and whisk together vigorously, until well blended.

3. Pour the dressing over the veggies and toss gently. Cover the bowl with plastic and let sit at room temperature until ready to serve, for 1 to 3 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld together. Serve the tomato-cucumber salad when you’re ready, enjoy! 

TIPS FOR THE TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE

This tomato cucumber salad is a refreshing dish that packs a punch of fresh flavor. 

ADD-IN IDEAS FOR THE TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD

You can add anything you like to make this cucumber tomato salad your own! For example: Sprinkle feta cheese crumbles, or fresh mozzarella cubes. Avocado, almond, dried cranberries, olives…

HOW TO MAKE THIS TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD AHEAD?

This tomato cucumber salad is freshest when you make it a couple hours before serving, but you can prep it ahead of time if necessary.  Cut vegetables and store them separately in the refrigerator.  Toss with the dressing when ready to serve.

HOW LONG TO KEEP THE TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD LEFTOVERS?

You can keep the leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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Source: https://www.eatwell101.com/tomato-cucumber-salad-recipe

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