Bright, zesty, and incredibly refreshing, Dave's Tomato and Cucumber Salad is the perfect balance of crisp textures and vibrant flavors. Made with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a tangy red wine vinaigrette, this easy 15-minute recipe is bursting with summer freshness in every bite. The addition of red onion and a sprinkle of fresh parsley elevates its simplicity, while a subtle hint of sugar perfectly rounds out the flavors. This no-cook salad recipe is ideal as a light side dish for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners, and it's best served chilled for an extra cooling effect. Whether you're looking for a healthy salad or a quick and easy crowd-pleaser, this classic combination delivers every time. Keywords: tomato cucumber salad, refreshing summer salad, red wine vinaigrette recipe, easy side dishes.
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Wash the tomatoes and cucumbers thoroughly under cold running water.
Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumbers if desired, and slice them into thin rounds or half-moons. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Slice the red onion into thin strips and add it to the bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and sugar to make the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss everything gently until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Serve cold as a refreshing side dish or on its own.
Serving size | (1047.9g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 586.8 |
Total Fat 44.2g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 6.8g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 1218.7mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 43.7g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 9.5g | 0% |
Total Sugars 24.6g | |
Protein 7.8g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 149.6mg | 0% |
Iron 3.4mg | 0% |
Potassium 1922.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories