Crisp Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad (Printable version)
Refreshing crunchy salad with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy red onions in light vinaigrette.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
02 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into half-moons
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
05 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
08 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and toss once more to incorporate.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to chill before serving.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The way the vegetables soak up the dressing while staying crisp and fresh
- It comes together faster than deciding what to order for takeout
02 -
- Do not skip the salt, it is what transforms this from chopped vegetables into an actual salad
- The onions mellow out significantly after sitting in the dressing for even 10 minutes
03 -
- Tomatoes at room temperature taste significantly better than cold ones from the fridge
- If your onion seems especially potent, soak the slices in ice water for 10 minutes before adding