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Cucumber tomato salad in a glass mixing bowl tossed with two wooden salad servers.

Cucumber Tomato Salad


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  • Author: The Cooking Jar
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Cucumber tomato salad is a light salad made with crisp cucumbers, juicy sweet tomatoes and red onions tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 English cucumbers, sliced into half rounds
  • 2 cups grape/cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 pint)
  • 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)

DRESSING

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, about 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Instructions

  1. Add the sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and onions to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Combine the dressing ingredients of olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
  3. Whisk until smooth and do a taste test, adjusting seasonings as needed.
  4. Toss to coat the cucumbers, tomatoes and onions in the dressing.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Bulk it up – Add more fresh ingredients like fresh mozzarella balls or avocado chunks.
  • Spice it up – Add a little heat with a few dashes of red pepper flakes.
  • Add some herbs – Toss in a tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs like parsley, chives, basil, or dill.
  • Add Greek flavors – Add fresh parsley, black or green olives, feta cheese, or some pepperoncini peppers.
  • Make it creamy – Add a little mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to the dressing for a creamy vinaigrette.
  • Scroll up to RECIPE TIPS for more useful tips, suggestions and ingredient substitutions.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
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