REFRESHING CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

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Make and share this Refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Onions

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, cut the long way and sliced
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium tomatoes, cut into large dice
1 sweet onion, diced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt, if needed
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with the 3/4 tsp salt; toss well.
  • Place the colander over an empty bowl. put in refrigerator and allow the cucumbers to drain their liquid for about 40-45 minutes.
  • After draining time, shake out any excess moisture from the cucumbers in the colander. Place them into a large bowl.
  • Add the tomatoes and onions.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, sugar, dill weed, pepper and cayenne pepper. Pour over the salad mixture and toss.
  • Taste and add additional salt, if necessary.
  • If desired, garnish with the crumbled feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.6, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 228.7, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 0.9

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