Tomato cucumber salad is a nice change from a traditional salad in that it does not contain lettuce. It is light and refreshing, great for hot summer nights for dinner, or even in the winter it will brighten up your meal.
You can use any type of tomatoes, from cherry tomatoes to grape tomatoes, compari, plum, beefsteak, yellow, or more. You can also use any type of onion although red or sweet onions are best. You can also change up the type of cucumber used to english or mini. Apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar work best in this salad and olive oil or vegetable/corn/canola oil. Really the sky is the limit with this salad.
Chop tomatoes into large sized chunks and add to a medium sized bowl. Peel and slice cucumber into half-moons and add to bowl. Thinly slice onion and add to bowl.
Add the vinegar and oil to the salad and then add seasonings. You can adjust the amounts of oil, vinegar, and seasonings to your taste.
Tomato Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes, cut into large chunks you can use any type of tomato
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and cut into half moons
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar red wine vinegar is also a good choice
- ¼ cup olive oil or oil of your choice
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon basil fresh is best but can also used dried
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion to a large bowl.
- Add the vinegar and oil to the salad.
- Add the garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
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