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Cucumber Tomato Salad

Crisp Cucumber Tomato Salad: Your Perfect Summer Refreshment

This Crisp Cucumber Tomato Salad is a refreshing summer dish packed with flavor and nutrition, featuring cucumbers, tomatoes, and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 99
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 large English Cucumber Provides a crisp texture; no peeling needed
  • 1 cup Grape or Cherry Tomatoes Halved to add sweetness
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion Soaked in ice water to mellow flavor
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rich base for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Adds tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Sweetens the dressing; can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavors
  • to taste Black Pepper Adds mild heat
For the Herbs
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Dill, Basil) Choose any combination you love

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim both ends of the English cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and cut each half into ¼-inch half moons. Set aside in a bowl.
  2. Halve the grape or cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl along with thinly sliced red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the cucumber, tomato, and onion mixture, and toss gently until well-coated.
  5. If desired, stir in chopped fresh herbs to distribute their flavor throughout the salad.
  6. Cover the salad and chill for 30-60 minutes to meld flavors. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Mellow onion flavor by soaking in ice water. Enjoy fresh for the best texture and flavor.

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