A refreshing and easy-to-make salad that embodies the essence of summer with its crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, often enhanced by aromatic herbs and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale:
4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Dice the tomatoes, slice the cucumbers, and chop the onion and bell pepper if using. Aim for uniform sizes to ensure even mixing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, bell pepper, parsley, and basil. Use a spatula or large spoon to gently mix the ingredients.
Next, prepare the cucumber salad dressing. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and oregano until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables. Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
