Garden-Fresh Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy red onion form the base of this ultra-refreshing summer salad. Choose your own herb adventure—Mediterranean basil and oregano, Southern dill and chives, or a cool mint-parsley blend—to customize the flavor profile. Optional feta, goat cheese, or seeds add extra texture and protein, making this salad endlessly versatile for warm-weather meals.
- Time: 25 min
- Servings: 4
Source: Food Gardening Network
Ingredients
- Base Ingredients 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- small red onion, thinly sliced
- extra virgin olive oil
- tablespoons red wine vinegar
- teaspoon sea salt
- teaspoon black pepper
- Choose Your Herb Adventure
- The Classic Route: Basil & Oregano
- fresh basil leaves, torn
- teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- Flavor Profile: Mediterranean brightness with a familiar, well-rounded herbaceou
- The Southern Summer Breeze: Dill & Chives
- tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- Flavor Profile: Light, grassy, and almost floral—a perfect complement to a crisp
- The Refreshing Garden Medley: Mint & Parsley
- fresh mint leaves, torn
- flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Flavor Profile: Cool and herbaceous with a slightly peppery edge—ideal for those
- Optional Protein Boosters: 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- crumbled goat cheese
- toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds