This old-school summer salad is as simple as it is delicious. Fresh, bright, and packed with flavour, this Tomato, Onion & Cucumber Salad is the perfect side for warm-weather meals. The combination of juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sharp red onion, all dressed in olive oil and red wine vinegar, creates a refreshing bite that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or a slice of crusty bread. Want to mellow out the onion? Try using quick-pickled red onion instead—it adds a subtle tang that takes this classic salad to the next level.
Ingredients:
5 medium Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise, deseeded, and thinly sliced
¼ red onion, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
1 Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 splashes of red wine vinegar
Flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste (or any of the Avohaven Gourmet salts)
Instructions:
In a bowl, toss the tomatoes, onion, and cucumber with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a good pinch of flaky sea salt and black pepper.
Let the salad sit for about 20 minutes while you prepare the rest of your meal—this allows the flavours to meld beautifully.
Toss again before serving and enjoy with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.
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