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Cucumber salad is a refreshing dish commonly found in Mediterranean cuisine, often served as a side dish or appetizer. It highlights the crispness of cucumbers and the brightness of fresh herbs, making it a popular choice during warm weather. Variations exist across different cultures, with each adding unique ingredients or dressings.

Ingredients

  • cucumbers
  • tomatoes
  • red onion
  • olive oil
  • vinegar
  • salt
  • pepper
  • fresh herbs

Instructions

  1. 1Wash and slice cucumbers thinly.
  2. 2Chop tomatoes and red onion.
  3. 3In a bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion.
  4. 4Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar.
  5. 5Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6Add chopped fresh herbs and toss gently.

Ingredient Alternatives

olive oil

Healthier: avocado oil

Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier; canola oil is budget-friendly.

vinegar

Healthier: apple cider vinegar

Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has additional health benefits; white vinegar is cheaper.

Techniques

mixed

Equipment

cutting boardknifemixing bowl
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Also Known As

Cucumber Salad with VinegarCucumber and Tomato Salad
veganvegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
  2. 2Add the chopped fresh dill to the bowl with the vegetables.
  3. 3In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  4. 4Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
  5. 5Toss the salad gently to coat all the vegetables with the dressing.
  6. 6Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. 7Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Equipment

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