Cucumber Tomato Salad
A refreshing, no-cook salad of cucumber and tomato tossed in a light dressing - salting the cucumbers and letting them drain first is what keeps the salad crisp instead of watery, a step most quick versions skip.
⏱ 10 min🍽 4 servings
lunchveganvegetarianquicksaladmediterranean
Ingredients
- •2 cucumbers, sliced
- •Salt to taste
- •2 tomatoes, diced
- •1/4 red onion, sliced thin
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Steps
- 1.Salt the sliced cucumbers and let them sit in a colander for 10-15 minutes to draw out excess water, then pat dry - skipping this is what makes the salad watery.
- 2.Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion in a bowl.
- 3.Whisk together the olive oil and red wine vinegar.
- 4.Toss the salad with the dressing and chill before serving.