Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy Roma tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing. Enhanced with fresh dill and optional creamy feta or avocado, this salad is perfect for warm days or as a light, flavorful side for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 whole English cucumbers, ends trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces
3 small Roma tomatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces
½ whole red onion, halved and thinly sliced
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Optional: feta cheese and/or avocado
Instructions
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Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl.
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Whisk water, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until sugar and salt dissolve.
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Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
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Stir in fresh dill.
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Add crumbled feta cheese and/or diced avocado just before serving, if desired.
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Chill salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold.
Notes
Substitute red or white wine vinegar for apple cider vinegar for different flavor.
Add sliced bell peppers or radishes for crunch.
Use basil, parsley, or mint instead of dill if preferred.
Drizzle olive oil for a richer dressing.
Include Kalamata olives for a Mediterranean twist.
To prevent watery salad, lightly salt cucumbers and let sit 10 minutes, then pat dry.
Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 2 days; best served fresh and cold.
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