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cucumber tomato onion salad

Refreshing Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad You’ll Adore

A vibrant, fresh cucumber tomato onion salad that's perfect for warm days and quick meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course salads
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Refrigerator
  • - Serving bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 1 large English cucumber sliced into thin half-moons
  • 2 large tomatoes juicy and ripe
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced

For the Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

For the Garnish

  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs like basil, parsley, dill, or mint
  • to taste flaky sea salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, toss together the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, sea salt, and several grinds of freshly ground black pepper.
  • Place the bowl in the refrigerator and let the salad chill for 10 minutes.
  • After chilling, transfer the salad to a serving bowl, carefully leaving any excess juices behind.
  • Drizzle the salad with extra-virgin olive oil, sprinkle generously with the fresh herbs of your choice, and gently toss everything together.
  • Finally, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, season to taste, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh, ripe vegetables for the best flavor. Allowing the salad to chill for at least 10 minutes helps the flavors meld beautifully.
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