Cucumber Tomato Salad
The ultimate summer side dish. Crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sharp red onions tossed in a bright, simple vinaigrette. Ready in under 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cucumber sliced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- Optional: ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Place the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion together in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a separate small bowl, vigorously whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar (or fresh lemon juice), salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until smoothly combined.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing directly over the fresh vegetables and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top and gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese, if using.
- Rest: Let the salad rest on the counter for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the salt and vinegar to draw out the tomato juices and blend the flavors.
- Serve: Taste the salad and adjust the salt or pepper seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Pro-Tip: Do not skip the 10-minute resting period! Letting the bowl sit undisturbed is exactly when the culinary magic happens, allowing the natural vegetable juices to mix with your vinaigrette for maximum flavor.
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