How To Make Cucumber Tomato Salad | Easy Summer Potluck Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion adds freshness, while white onion is often less expensive.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a zesty flavor, while vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro adds unique flavor, while spinach is more affordable.

Cut cherry tomatoes in half and add to a bowl.

Cut 3 cups of English cucumbers into slices and add to the bowl.

Chop half of a sweet onion and add to the bowl.

Chop 1 tablespoon of fresh dill and 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, then add to the bowl.

In a small mason jar, combine 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar.

Add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to the jar.

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to the jar.

Close the jar and shake well to combine the dressing.

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl and stir gently to combine.

Transfer the salad to a clean bowl for serving.

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