The Salad That Converts Non-Salad People: Fresh Cucumber and Tomato Salad
If you’ve ever said “I’m just not a salad person,” I completely understand you. For the longest time, salads felt like a punishment — limp lettuce, bland dressing, and a sad side dish nobody actually wanted. But then came this cucumber and tomato salad, and honestly, everything changed.
This bowl of vibrant, crunchy, tangy goodness is the kind of salad that makes you go back for seconds and then thirds. It’s light enough to feel refreshing, bold enough to stand on its own, and simple enough to throw together in under fifteen minutes. Once you taste that crisp cucumber against the juicy tomato and the bright, zesty dressing, you’ll understand why people get a little obsessed with it.
Ingredients
- 3 medium cucumbers, sliced into rounds
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped or halved if using cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium white or red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat
Method
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