Crisp Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad (Printable Version)

Refreshing mix of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and red onions in light vinaigrette.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
02 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into half-moons
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
08 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make:

01 - Combine diced tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the salad and toss once more to distribute.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to chill before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dressing comes together in seconds but tastes like something you would get at a neighborhood restaurant
  • You can prep everything ahead and it actually gets better after sitting for 20 minutes
  • It is the one dish that disappears first at every potluck, no matter what else is on the table
02 -
  • The salad gets watery if it sits too long, so add the dressing no more than an hour before serving
  • Cutting the vegetables into uniform sizes helps every bite have the perfect balance of flavors and textures
  • If you are making this ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss everything together just before serving
03 -
  • Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving so the onions mellow and the vegetables absorb the dressing
  • Use a mandoline if you have one for perfectly thin, consistent onion slices
  • Extra virgin olive oil from a dark glass bottle tastes noticeably better than the clear stuff at the grocery store

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