Speedy Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Speedy Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 1/2 pounds Roma tomatoes, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Wash and dry the Roma tomatoes. Dice them into 1/2-inch pieces. Peel the English cucumber, slice it lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and then dice it into 1/2-inch pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Chop the fresh parsley and dill.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped dill.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined and the sugar and salt are dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Dress and serve: Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables in the large mixing bowl. Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill for a few minutes before serving for a cooler salad.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Speedy Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 1/2 pounds Roma tomatoes, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Wash and dry the Roma tomatoes. Dice them into 1/2-inch pieces. Peel the English cucumber, slice it lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and then dice it into 1/2-inch pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Chop the fresh parsley and dill.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped dill.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined and the sugar and salt are dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Dress and serve: Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables in the large mixing bowl. Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill for a few minutes before serving for a cooler salad.
⏱️ 1 min