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Rustic Tomato and Cucumber Salad

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This Rustic Tomato and Cucumber Salad is a celebration of summer’s finest, combining juicy tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers for a refreshing dish that’s easy to make.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 5 large tomatoes (fresh and fully ripe)
  • 1 pinch brown sugar
  • 1 English cucumber (fresh and firm)
  • 1/2 large red onion
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (high quality)
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 garlic cloves (pressed)
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  • Core and cut the tomatoes into wedges.
  • Sprinkle tomatoes with brown sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper, then toss.
  • Slice the cucumber and add to the tomato mixture.
  • Thinly slice red onion and add to the bowl.
  • Fold in fresh parsley and cilantro.
  • Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, pressed garlic, brown sugar, dried oregano, and kosher salt in a small bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  • Cover and let rest at room temperature for 1 to 6 hours.

Notes

Use freshly harvested tomatoes for the best flavor.
Avoid over-marinating to keep cucumbers crisp.
Adjust seasoning to your personal taste.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 180
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 6
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 0