Crisp Tomato, Cucumber, Onion Salad (Printable)

Refreshing crunchy salad with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions in light vinaigrette

# What You 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.
04 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and toss once more.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to chill before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The dressing comes together in seconds but makes everything taste garden fresh
  • It actually gets better after sitting for 15 minutes, making it perfect for prep ahead meals
02 -
  • Do not refrigerate tomatoes before cutting them, cold temperatures kill their flavor and texture
  • Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to slice tomatoes without crushing them
  • Let your vegetables come to room temperature before dressing them for better flavor absorption

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