Cucumber Tomato Salad with Some Twists
A summer whisper in every bite—crisp cucumber, sun-warmed tomato, and the herbaceous hush of garden evenings.
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2–3 ripe tomatoes, chopped or wedged
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs: parsley, dill, mint, and/or basil
Optional Add-Ins That Elevate!
- Crumbled feta, or fresh mozzarella, or shaved asiago
- Diced watermelon or cantaloupe
- Edible flowers (nasturtium, calendula, or chive blossom)
- Pickled radish curls or browned-butter sauteed shallots
Instructions
- Slice cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Toss veggies with dressing and herbs.
- Chill for 20+ minutes before serving.
Serving Ideas
- Serve atop toasted sourdough or French bread
- Perfect side dish with grilled meats
- Use tossed in chilled pasta to make an unique cold pasta dish
- Perfect replacement to lettuce salad
