Crisp Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad (Printable)
Fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and red onions in light vinaigrette
# What You’ll 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 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Combine the diced tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and toss once more to distribute.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to chill before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast of cool crisp vegetables against a bright tangy dressing wakes up your palate like nothing else
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat and somehow tastes even better after sitting for a bit
02 -
- The salt will draw water out of the cucumbers and tomatoes if this sits too long, so do not make it more than an hour ahead
- Room temperature vegetables absorb the dressing better than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
- Cut your vegetables into similarly sized pieces so every forkful gives you all the flavors together
- Taste and adjust the salt before serving, because tomatoes vary so much in natural saltiness