Gardens and farmer’s markets alike are full of fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. Often, I think preserve for pasta or create pickles, but if you have 10 minutes to spare, you can have a fresh tomato and cucumber salad prepped and ready to marinate for your next picnic or cook out.
Truly, I am a preserver at heart. I want to save all our produce that we grow for the future. I love filling our shelves and freezer with our garden delights. It’s almost an addiction. What can I say? It’s quite the rewarding process and full shelves are beautiful. Plus, we will be prepared in the case of a zombie apocalypse or…shall I say it, world pandemic. Too soon? Anywho..
This year, I am trying to slow down and really appreciate the harvest as it is brought into our home. Recently, we had a set of pork chops to grill and I realized this light and simple tomato and cucumber salad would be the perfect side. It truly takes moments to prepare in the afternoon and by dinner time, the vinegar had created a sort of quick pickle our whole family can enjoy.
Your Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced Roma tomatoes
- 2 cups sliced cucumber
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 – 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Your Steps
Combine sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion in a large bowl. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk the remaining ingredients together. I recommend taste testing the dressing here. Everyone has their own preference in terms of the bite of vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add more as needed. Whisk once more and immediately pour over vegetables. Stir. Cover and allow to chill for at least an hour prior to serving for best flavor.
Can’t get enough of all the colors Whisk up the dressing. Easy peasy! Pour.. ..Mix.. ..And Serve!
Notes
- The Roma tomato isn’t required, but nice because of firmness. Two cups of halved cherry or grape tomatoes would work great as well.
- If you are purchasing cucumbers from the store, English cucumbers work great since they have a lower seed count. However, any smaller cucumber will do.
Looking for other fun and fresh side dishes? Or maybe you want to preserve the bounty from your garden or farmer’s market? Check out the links below!
Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced Roma tomatoes
- 2 cups sliced cucumber
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 – 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk the remaining ingredients together.
- Taste test dressing here, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar as needed.
- Whisk once more and immediately pour over vegetables.
- Stir.
- Cover and allow to chill for at least an hour prior to serving for best flavor.
