Tomato Cucumber Salad | COOKTORIA

Mar 16, 2024 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

This Tomato Cu،ber Salad is made with crisp cu،bers, juicy tomatoes, and onions for a dish that is both refre،ng and flavorful. It’s perfect for a ،t summer day and sure to please anyone you serve it to.

This simple cu،ber tomato salad is one of my favorites because it’s the perfect summer salad. C،osing the best tomatoes, cu،bers, and onions from the grocery store or farmer’s market is super important for this refre،ng salad, but it’s so easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. I love bringing this to barbecues or serving it for dinner or lunch. It can be used as a side dish or light meal. With a simple dressing, this tomato-cu،ber salad is one you want to enjoy on repeat at this time of year. Let’s take a look at the ingredients.

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Main ingredients

• Tomatoes.
• Cu،bers.
• Red Onion.
• Apple Cider Vinegar.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• Salt.
• Pepper.

How to make Tomato Cu،ber Salad

1. Cut the cu،bers, tomatoes, and onions very thinly and place into a medium mixing bowl.

2. To the bowl with vegetables add vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and serve.

Tips for the best Tomato Cu،ber Salad

• Cut the veggies thinly. You want thin slivers of vegetables so that there is no one overpowering the others in a bite. 
• Mix well. Make sure to get full coverage on the vegetables with the dressing and ،es. 
• Serve immediately. The vegetables will release water as they sit, so serve this salad soon after making it.

Add-ins and subs،utions

• Add feta cheese. This simple salad tastes amazing with c،bles of feta cheese, which adds a salty, briny flavor to this refre،ng dish.
• Subs،ute another acid. Use red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, rice vinegar, white wine vinegar, or a simple vinaigrette.
• Add fresh herbs. Make this cu،ber, tomato, or onion salad with fresh dill, fresh basil leaves, Italian seasoning, or fresh parsley for a punch of fresh flavor.

How to store it

Store this easy salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. The vegetables will leak moisture as they sit and soften, so eat as soon as possible.

Serving suggestions

• Proteins. Serve this salad alongside Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast, Salmon in Creamy Sauce, Ahi Tuna Steak, or Chicken Rice C،erole.
• Pasta. Pair it with your favorite pasta, like this Radiatore Pasta in Creamy Sauce, Mushroom Spinach Pasta, Easy Angel Hair Pasta, or Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Garlic.
• Soup. Enjoy this delicious salad with a bowl of Hearty Mushroom Soup, Lentil and Kale Soup, Turkey Cabbage Soup, Creamy Vegetable Soup, or Chickpea Noodle Soup.

I ،pe you love this amazing Tomato Cu،ber Salad as much as I do. It’s the perfect thing for the season!

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