REFRESHING CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD
This Cucumber Tomato Salad is a light and refreshing side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. With crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy vinaigrette, it’s as delicious as it is simple to prepare. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or a quick healthy snack, this salad is a must-have in your recipe rotation.
INGREDIENTS:
2 large cucumbers (about 1 lb / 450g), thinly sliced
4 medium tomatoes (about 1.5 lbs / 680g), chopped
½ small red onion (about 80g), thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Prepare the Vegetables:
Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the red onion.
Mix the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Assemble the Salad:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the vegetables …