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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe with Red Onion and Dill

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A refreshing and easy summer side dish featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy red onion, and fresh dill, perfect for quick meals or barbecues.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (English cucumbers preferred)
  • 3 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in vinegar
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the red onion and place in a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar and let soak for about 10 minutes to mellow the sharpness.
  2. Wash and thinly slice 2 medium cucumbers (about ¼-inch thick).
  3. Rinse 3 cups of cherry or grape tomatoes and cut them in half.
  4. Drain the onions from the vinegar, reserving the liquid. In a large bowl, gently toss cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions together.
  5. Chop about ¼ cup of fresh dill and sprinkle over the salad.
  6. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, the reserved vinegar from the onions, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Add 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup if dressing is too sharp.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
  8. Let the salad rest for about 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Soaking the red onions in vinegar mellows their sharpness. Use fresh, firm cucumbers to avoid watery salad. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving for best flavor. Chill before serving for a refreshing taste. Optional honey or maple syrup balances acidity if needed.

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Keywords: cucumber tomato salad, summer salad, fresh dill salad, easy side dish, healthy salad, vegan salad, gluten-free salad

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