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Cucumber Tomato Salad

Crisp Cucumber Tomato Salad That's Perfect for Summer Picnics

This Cucumber Tomato Salad is a refreshing dish, perfect for summer picnics, featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and vibrant herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 large English Cucumber provides freshness and crunch, no peeling needed
  • 1 pint Grape or Cherry Tomatoes adds sweetness, slice in half for better incorporation
  • 1 small Red Onion offers sharpness, thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil acts as the dressing base
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar adds tanginess
  • 1 teaspoon Honey enhances sweetness; substitute with sugar if needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt elevates flavors
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper adds spice; adjust to taste
Optional Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Dill, Basil) adds freshness and flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Trim the ends of the cucumber, halve it lengthwise, and slice into ¼-inch half rounds. Halve the tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
  2. Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion, and toss gently.
  3. Whisk the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
  4. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Add Fresh Herbs (Optional): Fold in chopped herbs if desired, then serve or chill for 30-60 minutes.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately or after chilling for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill for optimal flavor. Consider soaking red onion in ice water to reduce sharpness.

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