Description
My Grandma Winnie’s Tomato and Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and simple summer dish that highlights the flavors of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy onions, all brought together with a light and slightly sweet vinegar dressing. This salad is perfect for picnics, BBQs, or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 medium tomatoes, peeled if desired, cored, and cut into wedges
- 1 English cucumber or 3 Persian cucumbers, peeled, halved, and sliced
- 1/4 Vidalia or yellow onion, sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Prepare the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions as directed.
- Season the Vegetables: In a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add Dressing: Pour vinegar and brown sugar over the vegetables. Mix well.
- Chill and Serve: Allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or mint.
- For a twist, try using different types of vinegar such as apple cider or sherry vinegar.
- To store leftovers, keep the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
