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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad

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A quick, easy, and refreshing summer side dish featuring crisp cucumbers and ripe tomatoes tossed in a tangy, herby dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled if thick-skinned, sliced thinly
  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly under cold water. Peel cucumbers if skin is thick or waxed. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds about ¼ inch thick. Chop tomatoes into roughly 1-inch chunks. Thinly slice red onion and set aside. (Optional: soak onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow sharpness.)
  2. Finely chop basil and parsley to measure about ¼ cup basil and 2 tablespoons parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and minced garlic if using. Season with salt and black pepper. Adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more honey or vinegar as needed.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, sliced onions, and chopped herbs. Pour dressing over and gently toss with salad tongs or spoons until evenly coated, being careful not to mash tomatoes.
  5. Optional: Let the salad rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

Soaking red onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes mellows sharpness. Salting cucumbers and draining excess water can prevent sogginess. Letting the salad rest for 10 minutes enhances flavor. Adjust herbs and dressing ingredients to taste. Can add feta or olives for variation.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, summer salad, fresh salad, easy salad, healthy side dish, vegan salad, gluten-free salad

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