Summertime Tomato and Cucumber
Fresh and easy Summertime tomato and cucumber salad is fresh, simple, and full of flavor with a balsamic dressing. A perfect summer side.
Equipment
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Cucumber Diced
- 6 Medium Tomatoes Diced
- ½ Red Onion Diced
- 1 Bell Pepper Diced
- 1 ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 Tsp Pepper
- 1 ½ Tsp Garlic Powder
- 3 tablespoon Fresh Basil Diced
- 3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 ¾ Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar or Red Wine Vinegar
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
- Chop: Slice the tomatoes and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces (about ½ inch). Dice the red onion and bell pepper. Finely chop the fresh basil. 6 Medium Tomatoes 1 Whole Cucumber ½ Red Onion 1 Bell Pepper 3 tablespoon Fresh Basil
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. 3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 ¾ tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar 1 ½ teaspoon Sea Salt 1 teaspoon Pepper 1 ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Toss the salad: Add all the vegetables to a large bowl, and pour the dressing over the top. Toss until everything is well coated.
- Let it rest: Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to blend.
Notes
- Let it rest - I know it can be hard to wait, but letting it sit for 10-15 minutes really will enhance the flavors.
- Don't over-mix - Toss gently so the tomatoes hold their shape and don't break down too much.
- Fresh Parmesan - A little freshly grated Parmesan on top adds a salty, savory finish that brings everything together.
- Use fresh vegetables when possible - The fresher the tomatoes and cucumbers, the better this salad will taste. Fresh, in-season produce takes it to the next level.
- Storage - Leftover salad keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
- Make-ahead - You can prep the vegetables earlier in the day, waiting to toss with dressing until closer to being ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 886mgPotassium: 553mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2551IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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