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Fresh tomato cucumber onion salad with tangy dressing in a white bowl

Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad with Simple Tangy Dressing

A light, fresh salad that comes together in minutes with crisp vegetables and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for warm days or as a bright side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large English cucumber chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Chop the tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the other vegetables.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the large bowl.
  5. Add the chopped parsley to the bowl.
  6. Gently toss everything together until all vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
  7. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Toss once more before serving.