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CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI AND BLACK OLIVES IN LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Cucumber Tomato Salad with Zucchini and Black Olives in Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette image

This is a deliciously light and fresh-tasting twist on cucumber tomato salad. It takes me to the water's edge, and begs to be served with fresh seafood. Substitute Greek kalamata olives for black olives if desired.

Provided by Dan Zahra

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large cucumbers, diced
1 zucchini, diced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
3 large tomatoes, diced
1 cup chopped black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
½ lemon, juiced
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, mix together the cucumbers, zucchini, red onion, tomatoes, black olives, basil, and thyme. In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt, sugar, and white pepper until thoroughly combined. Pour the olive oil slowly into the dressing mixture, whisking to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 617.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI AND BLACK OLIVES IN LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Cucumber Tomato Salad with Zucchini and Black Olives in Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette image

"This is a deliciously light and fresh-tasting twist on cucumber tomato salad. It takes me to the water's edge, and begs to be served with fresh seafood. Substitute Greek kalamata olives for black olives if desired."

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large cucumbers, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
3 large tomatoes, diced
1 cup chopped black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, mix together the cucumbers, zucchini, red onion, tomatoes, black olives, basil, and thyme. In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt, sugar, and white pepper until thoroughly combined. Pour the olive oil slowly into the dressing mixture, whisking to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad, and serve.

TOMATO, CUCUMBER, AND AVOCADO WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE



Tomato, Cucumber, and Avocado with Lemon Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Avocado     Cucumber     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes (about 3), chopped
2 seedless cucumbers, chopped
3 avocados (preferably California), chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together zest, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste and whisk in oil, whisking until dressing is emulsified.
  • Put tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocados in 3 separate bowls and toss with dressing. Vegetables may be prepared 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

CUCUMBER-LEMON VINAIGRETTE



Cucumber-Lemon Vinaigrette image

Combine fresh cucumbers, lemon zest and pantry staples like vinegar and extra virgin olive oil to create Cucumber-Lemon Vinaigrette. Cucumber-Lemon Vinaigrette is fresh, fruity and crisp, a perfect pairing for salads and more.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield 6 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup HEINZ All Natural Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup puréed English cucumbers (about 1/2 cucumber)
1 Tbsp. honey
1-1/2 tsp. lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in jar with tight-fitting lid; cover with lid.
  • Shake until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 0 g

TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH HEARTS OF PALM AND LEMON VINAIGRETTE



TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH HEARTS OF PALM AND LEMON VINAIGRETTE image

Categories     Salad     Citrus     Tomato     Vegetarian

Yield Makes 5-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ripe tomatoes (preferably 2 red and 2 yellow)
2 small cucumbers, peeled
5 hearts of palm (about 1/4 can)
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint and 1/4 cup chooped flat-leaf parsley
2 lemons
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Chop tomatoes and cucumbers into large bite-sized chunks. Rinse hearts of palm in cold water and blot dry. Peel off ny outer layer that seems too tough to eat and slice into 1/4 inch rounds. Prepare dressing: juice lemon into medium bowl, removing seeds. Add white pepper and whisk in canola oil, pouring in slowly to produce a smooth blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss tomatoes, cucumbers and heart of palm with desired amount of dressing and stir in chopped herbs. Let sit one hour to allow flavors to blend.

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