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Rustic Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Rustic Tomato and Cucumber Salad

This salad combines fresh tomatoes and cucumbers with a flavorful dressing for a refreshing dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the vegetables
  • 5 large tomatoes fresh and fully ripe; tomatoes on the vine are a very good choice
  • 1 pinch brown sugar
  • 1 English cucumber fresh and firm
  • ½ large red onion
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
For the dressing
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil very good quality
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Salad bowl

Method
 

  1. Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, combine the vegetables with parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, oregano, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Notes

Serve chilled for best flavor. You can add feta cheese for extra taste.