Best Tomato And Cucumber Salad With Herbed Vinaigrette Recipes

HERBED TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD

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-Liane Davenport, Greensboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup chopped cucumber
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Tomato Cucumber Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds, lightly crushed with the side of a knife
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Kosher salt
4 medium vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 seedless cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour the cumin oil into a large bowl and add the shallot, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, cucumber and cilantro and serve immediately.

TOMATO-HERB VINAIGRETTE

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This sauce is easy to make and is very versatile. Use it on salads, grilled meats, grilled fish hot or cold, vegetables hot or cold, pasta and warm pasta salads.

Provided by Jenny

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

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Burgundy wine
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
3 shallots, minced
1 cup diced tomatoes

Steps:

Pour vinegar and wine into a glass bowl. Whisk in salt, sugar, and pepper until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl while whisking rapidly to blend together. Stir in garlic, thyme, marjoram, basil, and tarragon; fold in shallots and tomatoes. Store in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 149.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g