Best Fresh Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipes

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FRESH TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD



Fresh Tomato & Cucumber Salad image

This bright, fresh recipe is so easy to prepare. It helps us to find a use for the many vegetables we accumulate from our garden and from friends who kindly share vegetables, too. -Jodie Gharbi, Shreveport, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 medium cucumbers, chopped
1/2 cup Greek olives, sliced
2 cups torn mixed salad greens
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers and olives. Drizzle with half of the dressing; toss to coat. Arrange salad greens on a large serving plate; spoon tomato mixture over top. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts and drizzle with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

FRESH TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BUTTERY GARLIC CROUTONS



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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 & CUCUMBER SALAD-- FIRE AND ICE



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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.

FRESH TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD



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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

TOMATO - CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL



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My mom sent me this recipe a few weeks ago and just in time as I had a large quantity of fresh tomatoes to use, and I was running out of ideas. It is simple and delicious. The salad serves two, but could easily be doubled.

Provided by S. Merrill

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium tomatoes, cut into 6 slices
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley, chopped fine
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (no other)

Steps:

  • Place tomato on two plates and put cucumber on top. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl with a whisk.
  • Drizzle over tomato and cucumber.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • You might try other fresh herbs to see what else might work for your taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23.8, Fat 0.2, Sodium 149, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 0.7

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