Crisp Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad (Printable Format)
Refreshing mix of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and red onions in light vinaigrette. Ready in 15 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
02 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into half-moons
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
05 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine diced tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour vinaigrette over vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over dressed vegetables and toss once more to incorporate.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 30 minutes to chill before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in fifteen minutes but tastes like you spent much longer thoughtful preparation
- The vegetables stay crisp for hours making it perfect for potlucks and meal prep
- Each bite delivers that perfect balance of acid and sweetness that only fresh summer vegetables can provide
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- Cucumbers release water as they sit, so if you're making this ahead, add the dressing right before serving
- Room temperature vegetables absorb dressing much better than cold ones straight from the refrigerator
03 -
- Taste a tomato before you start seasoning and adjust the salt accordingly because some tomatoes need more than others
- The salad gets even better after a short rest in the refrigerator, but serve within two hours for the best texture