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Cucumber Tomato Salad

A refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad perfect for picnics, barbecues, and summer gatherings, celebrating simplicity and flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 English cucumber (sliced)
  • 3 large tomatoes (diced)
  • ¾ cup red onion (sliced)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 6 ounces feta cheese (large crumbles)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients on your counter.
  2. Slice the Cucumbers: Slice the English cucumber into thin rounds.
  3. Dice the Tomatoes: Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Slice the Red Onion: Thinly slice the red onion.
  5. Chop the Fresh Parsley: Rinse and chop your fresh parsley.
  6. Crumble the Feta: Use your hands to crumble the feta.
  7. Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
  8. Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  9. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture.
  10. Let it Marinate: Allow the salad to sit for about 10–15 minutes.

Notes

For a Mediterranean twist, add Kalamata olives. To enhance the freshness, feel free to substitute parsley with basil or mint.

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Keywords: salad, cucumber, tomato, summer, vegetarian