Cucumber Tomato Salad

Craving something fresh, crisp, and bursting with summer flavors? This Cucumber Tomato Salad is your ticket to garden-fresh deliciousness in just minutes. The combination of cool cucumbers and juicy tomatoes creates a refreshing symphony of textures that’ll wake up your taste buds.

What makes this salad truly special is its perfect balance of flavors – from the sharp bite of red onion to the herbaceous notes of fresh dill and parsley, all brought together with a tangy Dijon vinaigrette that’ll have you coming back for seconds (and thirds!).

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 3 cups sliced cucumbers
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup chopped herbs (parsley, dill, chives or green onion)

For the Dressing:

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, diced bell pepper, and chopped herbs. Pro tip: For extra crispness, soak your sliced onions in cold water for 5 minutes before adding to remove some of their sharp bite.
2. For the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a separate bowl until fully emulsified – about 30 seconds of vigorous whisking. Season with salt and pepper (start with 1/4 teaspoon each), and add the dried oregano. The dressing should look smooth and slightly thickened.
3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables, starting with about 3/4 of it. Toss gently using two large spoons to avoid bruising the vegetables. Add more dressing if needed – you want the vegetables lightly coated but not swimming in dressing. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.