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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad with Red Onion

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A quick, easy, and refreshing summer salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sharp red onion, tossed in a bright, tangy dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (preferably English cucumbers)
  • 3 large ripe Roma or vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in cold water for 5 minutes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Rinse cucumbers and tomatoes under cool water.
  2. Slice cucumbers thinly, about 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Dice tomatoes into roughly 1/2-inch pieces.
  4. Thinly slice red onion and soak in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, drained red onions, and chopped parsley.
  7. Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss using salad tongs or spoons, ensuring even coating without breaking tomatoes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; add extra salt or lemon juice as desired.
  9. If using, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
  10. Optional: Chill salad in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving to meld flavors.

Notes

Soak red onions in cold water to mellow sharpness. Drain excess tomato juice to avoid sogginess. Use firm tomatoes like Roma or vine-ripened. Toss gently to keep tomato pieces intact. Salad is best served fresh or within a few hours. Optional chilling enhances flavor melding. For dairy-free or vegan, omit or substitute feta cheese.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, red onion salad, summer salad, healthy salad, easy salad, fresh salad, vegetarian, gluten-free

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