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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad with Red Onion

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A quick and easy summer side salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and softened red onion tossed in a light olive oil and vinegar dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in cold water for 10 minutes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: feta cheese or crumbled goat cheese
  • Optional: sliced olives

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers and tomatoes well. Slice cucumbers thinly (about 1/8 inch thickness). Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  2. Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons. Soak in ice-cold water for 10 minutes to soften the sharpness, then drain and pat dry.
  3. In a jar or small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk vigorously until emulsified.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion. Pour the dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat.
  5. Chop fresh basil or parsley and sprinkle over the salad. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
  6. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Add a little more honey if the dressing is too acidic.
  7. Serve immediately for maximum crispness or chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld.

Notes

Soak red onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow sharpness. For less watery salad, sprinkle cucumbers with salt and drain before mixing. Add dressing just before serving. Store dressing separately if making ahead.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, red onion salad, summer side dish, easy salad, fresh salad, healthy salad

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