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Tomato cucumber salad is a classic dish that is not only easy to make but also incredibly delicious and refreshing.

This simple salad combines the sweetness of ripe tomatoes with the crispness of fresh cucumbers, creating a light and refreshing side dish that’s perfect for any meal or occasion.

With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation required, tomato cucumber salad is an excellent choice for those looking for a quick and easy recipe that’s bursting with flavor and nutrition.

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Tomato cucumber salad is a classic dish that makes a great way to eat up all those delicious tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onions you are growing in your garden. It’s simple to make, healthy, and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

The recipe we’re sharing today features 2 cups of cucumber slices, 1 ½ cups of tomato chunks, ½ cup of red onion slices or green onion chunks, 2 tablespoons of mayo, 3 to 4 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.

Let’s dive into the details and learn how to make this delicious salad.

Construct the Salad

First, start by slicing the cucumber into a large bowl, slicing it in either whole rounds or half-moon shapes, depending on the cucumber size.

If the cucumbers are bigger, make sure to remove the watery seeds.

I like using the Persian Green Fingers cucumbers I grow in my garden or you can use English cucumbers as they are firm and don’t have watery seeds.

Next, chop the tomatoes into juicy chunks that will add flavor to the dressing.

For the onions, slice them thinly (red onions) or chop them into big chunks (green onions) – whichever you prefer. If you don’t like onions, you can omit them, but they do add a distinct flavor to the salad.

In a bowl, gently mix the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions together.

Create the Dressing

In a smaller bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 3 to 4 tablespoons of red wine vinegar. Mix well, and pour over the tomato-cucumber mixture making sure everything is coated.

Finally, add salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything well and let it sit in the fridge for at least two hours to sweat the flavors together.

For me, it is the red wine vinegar rather than white or apple cider vinegar that really makes this salad delicious.

All of the proportions in this recipe can be adjusted to your liking. If you prefer a creamier salad, you can add more mayo. If you like your salad to be tangier, add more vinegar. You can also adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your liking.

With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a healthy and delicious side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Plus, it can be easily customized to suit your tastes. Give this recipe a try, and we guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

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