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Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the Mediterranean region, Tomato and Cucumber Salad is a refreshing dish commonly enjoyed during warm weather. It embodies the simplicity and vibrancy of fresh ingredients, making it a staple in many Mediterranean diets. This salad is often served as a side dish or appetizer, particularly in Greek cuisine, where it is known as Horiatiki. Today, variations of this salad can be found worldwide, celebrated for its crisp textures and bright flavors.

MediterraneanGRside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 hot house cucumbers
4 tomatoes
1 sweet vidalia onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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black olives

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1

Cut hot house cucumber into quarters and then into small pieces.

2

Mince about 1/4 cup of sweet vidalia onion finely.

3

Add about 1 clove of minced garlic.

4

Season with about 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.

5

Add about 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder.

6

Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the mixture.

7

Add about 1/2 teaspoon of cracked black pepper.

8

Drizzle a couple of tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the salad.

9

Stir the mixture well and let it sit to marinate.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Greek SaladMediterranean Salad

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