Cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions marinated in tangy vinaigrette create a bright salad perfect for warm days.
# Ingredient list:
→ Salad Components
01 - 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small red onion or white onion, thinly sliced
→ Vinaigrette
04 - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill, finely chopped
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
10 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Rinse cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion. Thinly slice cucumbers and onion. Halve cherry or grape tomatoes.
02 - In a mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until fully emulsified.
03 - In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, and sliced onions.
04 - Pour the prepared vinaigrette evenly over the vegetables. Toss gently to ensure all pieces are thoroughly coated.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For optimal flavor development, marinate up to several hours or overnight.
06 - Toss the salad before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or dill.
