Description

A fresh, vibrant Tomato Cucumber Salad combining juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and tangy red onion, all tossed in a flavorful olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing with a hint of garlic. Garnished with fresh basil and optionally topped with creamy feta cheese, this salad is a quick, refreshing, and versatile side dish perfect for warm days or light meals.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large cucumber, sliced into thin rounds or half-moons
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Optional Garnish

1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

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Instructions

Prepare Vegetables: Begin by halving the cherry tomatoes and slicing the cucumber and red onion into thin rounds or half-moons. Place all the prepared vegetables into a large mixing bowl.
Add Basil: Tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the vegetables, enhancing the salad’s fragrance and flavor.
Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined to create a tangy and savory dressing.
Combine Dressing and Vegetables: Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables and basil in the large bowl.
Toss Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing, ensuring balanced flavor in every bite.
Add Feta Cheese: If desired, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad for a creamy, salty contrast.
Let It Rest: Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld and intensify before serving.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve the fresh Tomato Cucumber Salad as a side dish or light meal and enjoy the crisp, refreshing flavors.

Notes

For a crisper salad, prepare and serve immediately or refrigerate for a short time before serving.
If you prefer, substitute the red wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice for a different tang.
To make the salad vegan, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based cheese alternative.
Adjust salt and pepper levels to taste as needed.
Adding chopped fresh mint can provide an additional refreshing note.