Easy Tomato Cucumber salad. Garden fresh cucumbers and tomatoes cut into pieces and seasoned with salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, and oil.
This first time I remember having this tomato cucumber salad I was as a little kid. I helped my grandpa pick the tomatoes and cucumbers from his garden and then watched as my grandma prepared the salad. She cut all of her vegetables in her hand with a small sharp knife. She never used a cutting board or chef knife.
As an adult I have tried to find the knife my grandma used, but they do not make them like that anymore. I am pretty sure that knife came over to the United Stated from Italy.
This is one of my favorite salads to make in the warm weather. Especially when I have cucumbers and tomatoes available right from my garden. There is nothing better than a fresh tomato, cucumber, and red onions mixed with oil and vinegar! This Easy Tomato Cucumber Salad is so refreshing and healthy!
The variety of cucumber I grew and used in this recipe is Ashley. I purchased the seeds from MIgardener.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make Tomato Cucumber Salad
Preparing the Tomato Cucumber Salad:
- Begin by preparing the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. You can slice these vegetables any way you prefer.
- Next, in a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly to incorporate.
How to Serve Tomato Cucumber Salad:
- Place the Tomato and Cucumber Salad in a large serving bowl. For best results place the tomato cucumber salad into the refrigerator for a least 4 hours before serving. This will allow for all of the flavors to come together.
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The Recipe
Tomato Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 4 Roma plum tomatoes sliced
- 1 large or 2 small cucumbers sliced
- 1 small red onion sliced
- ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup of red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
Preparing the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly to incorporate.4 Roma, 1 large or 2 small cucumbers sliced, 1 small red onion sliced, ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup of red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, ½ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper
To Serve:
- Place tomato cucumber salad in a large serving bowl. For best results place the salad into the refrigerator for a least 4 hours before serving.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe
For this tomato cucumber salad, oil and vinegar are my go-to dressing. However, you can use whichever salad dressing you like. I have never prepared this dish with a creamy dressing such as ranch or honey mustard, but if that is your favorite, go with it.
I like to use plum tomatoes because that is what I like to grow in my garden. I have made this dish with many different varieties of tomatoes, so I know from experience that they all taste great. Chose your favorite tomato and give this salad a try. I promise you will love this tomato cucumber salad and continue to make it for years to come.
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