Grandma janes kicked up tomato and cucumber salad –Gather around, food lovers! Today, we have something that’s not just salad, but a love letter to your taste buds: the delightful Cucumber and Tomato Salad! This vibrant dish promises to tickle your palate and might just make you forget all about junk food (at least until dinner). So, roll up your sleeves and let’s dive into this crunchy concoction!
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This salad is like a garden party on your plate – fresh, vibrant, and oh-so-appetizing. Perfect for those hot summer days or when your body demands something refreshing but still delicious. Let’s get started!
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for our colorful creation:
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (your choice – balsamic, red wine, or apple cider)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Ready? Let’s make this salad sparkle like a disco ball!
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, add in the diced cucumbers and chopped tomatoes. They’re already looking beautiful together – like they’re meant to be!
- Add the thinly sliced red onion and fresh parsley. Cue the color explosion, my friends!
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. This dressing is what will take our salad from delicious to fuh-get-about-it amazing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently. Just don’t go tossing like you’re in a basketball game; we want those veggies intact!
- Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to mingle like old friends at a reunion. Don’t rush it!
And there you have it! A simple yet sensational Cucumber and Tomato Salad that’s bound to become your new obsession. Serve it up and watch as it disappears faster than you can say “I need more!” Enjoy!