REFRESHING CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

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Make and share this Refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Onions

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, cut the long way and sliced
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium tomatoes, cut into large dice
1 sweet onion, diced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt, if needed
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with the 3/4 tsp salt; toss well.
  • Place the colander over an empty bowl. put in refrigerator and allow the cucumbers to drain their liquid for about 40-45 minutes.
  • After draining time, shake out any excess moisture from the cucumbers in the colander. Place them into a large bowl.
  • Add the tomatoes and onions.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, sugar, dill weed, pepper and cayenne pepper. Pour over the salad mixture and toss.
  • Taste and add additional salt, if necessary.
  • If desired, garnish with the crumbled feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.6, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 228.7, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 0.9

NO MAN'S LAND
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients tossed together with a light dressing. It's the perfect side dish for a summer meal.


Anna Kostiaev
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This salad is a refreshing and healthy way to start your day. It's also a great way to use up leftover cucumbers and tomatoes.


Samiul Alim
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I love this salad! It's so simple to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I often make it for potlucks and parties.


Ravikisan yadav
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This salad is perfect for a summer barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and it goes well with grilled meats and vegetables.


Shenelva Morgenstond
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Uche Ikechukw
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of vitamins and minerals.


Sharon McSwain
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the fresh, crisp flavors.


DON COOL
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers and tomatoes. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


Rasedul Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad was bland. I had to add some extra vinegar and salt to taste.


kalkidan meseret
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever fresh vegetables I have on hand.


Lisa Kishpaugh
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I used cherry tomatoes instead of regular tomatoes and it turned out great! The salad was a hit at my potluck.


Sizwe Khutsoane
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This salad was a refreshing and light side dish to my grilled chicken. The cucumbers and tomatoes were perfectly crisp and the dressing was flavorful without being too heavy.


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