Tomato Cucumber Salad

Tomato Cucumber Salad

Tomato Cucumber Salad garnished with red onion and fresh basil. One of our favorite fresh and healthy summer side dishes! 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 5 mini cucumbers
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons red onions
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves

Directions

  1. 1

    Add cherry tomatoes and cucumbers to a bowl. 

  2. 2

    Drizzle olive oil and vinegar on top. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

     Toss everything to coat. Garnish with diced red onion and fresh basil.

  4. 4

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Tomato Cucumber Salad

Tomato Cucumber Salad

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About this Recipe

Looking for the quintessential taste of summer in a healthy, vibrant side dish? This Tomato Cucumber Salad is your answer, bringing together fresh garden flavors with effortless simplicity that makes it one of our favorite additions to any meal.

What makes this salad a standout is its celebration of peak-season produce. With crisp mini cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic fresh basil, each bite bursts with natural goodness. The simple dressing of olive oil and red wine vinegar highlights these core ingredients without overpowering them, creating a truly refreshing experience.

You can expect a wonderfully light and vibrant salad that perfectly balances tangy and savory notes. The crisp texture of the cucumbers and the delightful pop of the cherry tomatoes are beautifully complemented by the subtle bite of thinly sliced red onion. A generous garnish of fresh basil leaves adds a fragrant, herbaceous finish, making this dish a clean-tasting delight that brightens any table. It truly embodies the essence of a fresh and healthy summer side.

While fantastic as is, feel free to experiment to suit your preferences. You could swap cherry tomatoes for quartered larger tomatoes, or use English cucumbers if mini ones aren't available. For an aromatic twist, consider adding a sprinkle of fresh dill or a touch of minced garlic to the dressing.

This beautiful Tomato Cucumber Salad is ideal for barbecues, picnics, or simply as a refreshing accompaniment to any weeknight dinner, embodying the light and fresh spirit of summer.

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