Crisp Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad (Printable version)
Refreshing summer salad with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and red onions in light vinaigrette.
# 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 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How To:
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, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the salad and toss once more to distribute.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to chill before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the kind of salad that actually gets better after sitting for twenty minutes, meaning zero stress about timing
- The dressing hits that perfect sweet spot where everyone asks what you put in it but nobody can quite guess
02 -
- Cucumbers release water as they sit, so if you are making this ahead, keep the dressing separate until twenty minutes before serving
- Red onion can overpower delicate palates, so taste a raw slice before committing to the full amount
03 -
- Room temperature tomatoes taste noticeably better than cold ones straight from the fridge
- A splash of good quality red wine vinegar elevates this from chopped vegetables to an actual dish