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A vibrant bowl of fresh tomato cucumber salad, perfect for summer.

Proven way to grow 5: Tomato Cucumber Salad (Summer)

This simple summer salad combines fresh tomatoes and cucumbers with a light vinaigrette, making it a perfect refreshing side dish or light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 3 medium Tomatoes chopped
  • 2 medium Cucumbers peeled and sliced
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and slice the peeled cucumbers.
Combine
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onion.
Dress the Salad
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like dill or parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.