Best Fresh Tomato And Cucumber Salad Recipes

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FRESH TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BUTTERY GARLIC CROUTONS



Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Buttery Garlic Croutons image

Our recipe for Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Buttery Garlic Croutons is a perfect addition to your lunch or dinner menu. Homemade croutons with buttery flavor from Country Crock® and just the right amount of garlic really elevate a simple salad to something special.

Provided by Country Crock®

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread, divided
2 cups Bread, italian
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 cup sliced red onion
2 large Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw
½ medium Cucumber, with peel, raw
½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread cubes and cook, tossing frequently, until light golden, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with garlic and cook over low heat, tossing, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove and set aside.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons Spread in same skillet over medium-high heat and cook onions, stirring occasionally, until light golden and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Put toasted bread cubes, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers in large bowl; toss. Drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with basil and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 108.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

FRESH TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD



Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad image

A light basil and balsamic dressing is drizzled over juicy tomato slices and bits of crisp cucumber.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium tomato, cut into 6 slices
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • On 2 salad plates, arrange tomato slices in a circle, slightly overlapping. Top with cucumber. Sprinkle salt over tomatoes and cucumber.
  • In small bowl, mix basil, lemon peel and sugar; sprinkle over salads. Drizzle with vinegar. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

FRESH TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD-- FIRE AND ICE



Fresh Tomato & Cucumber Salad-- Fire and Ice image

So simple and good. Original recipe is also known as "Fire and Ice"

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tomatoes
2 cucumbers
white vinegar, water and sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Slice tomatoes.Peel and slice cucumbers. Combine equal parts of vinegar,water and sugar, and put on salad. Chill and serve. Display on a plate with parsley.

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