THE BEST SUMMER SALAD (Cucumber & Tomato Salad Recipe)

English cucumbers

🥗Healthier: regular cucumbers

💰Cheaper: pickling cucumbers

Regular cucumbers are more accessible and cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is a budget-friendly alternative.

Start by selecting vibrant, in-season tomatoes, about 1 pound in total.

Cut tomatoes into chunky bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.

Slice the English cucumber into quarter moons and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Cut one medium avocado into chunky bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.

Thinly slice a quarter to half of a red onion and add it to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of fresh chopped parsley to the bowl.

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the salad mixture.

Squeeze in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.

Crush 2 cloves of garlic using a garlic press and add to the salad.

Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.

Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined.

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