TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD
Friday, June 19, 2020
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Fresh Tomato Cucumber Salad garnished with red onion and fresh basil. One of our favorite fresh and healthy side dishes!
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Fresh Tomato Cucumber Salad garnished with red onion and fresh basil. One of our favorite fresh and healthy side dishes!
There’s almost nothing I love more than fresh garden tomatoes. Come tomato season, you’ll find me snacking on all things tomato including Tomato Basil Mozzarella Toast, Tomato Avocado Melt, or a Buddha Bowl with extra tomatoes!
My grandpa had an amazing garden when I was young and we were the happy recipients of TONS of garden vegetables throughout the summer. Fresh garden tomatoes and cucumbers are complete heaven!
For anyone that doesn’t like tomatoes (ahem…I’m talking to you, husband!), I’m convinced they haven’t been exposed to a fresh, juicy garden tomato. There are few things more delicious! My mom would make this salad all the time and the simple fresh flavors and crunch make my mouth water just thinking about it.
HOW TO MAKE TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD:
- Slice vegetables. Cut your cherry tomatoes in half (or large tomatoes into chunks) and cut your cucumbers into 1/4” coins and add them to a bowl.
- Toss with dressing. Drizzle olive oil and vinegar on top, toss the salad, and season it will red onion and basil. It’s that easy!
Make Ahead Instructions: This salad is easy and freshest when made right before serving, but you can prep it ahead of time if necessary. Cut vegetables and store them separately in the refrigerator. Toss with oil and vinegar when ready to serve.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
- 5 mini cucumbers , sliced into 1/4'' coins, or 1 1/2 English cucumbers
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- 2 Tablespoons red onions , diced
- 2 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves , chopped
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Instructions
- Add cherry tomatoes and cucumbers to a bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil and vinegar on top. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything to coat. Garnish with diced red onion and fresh basil.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 18.6mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg