Italian Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Italian Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Introduction

This Italian Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a fresh, vibrant dish that celebrates the simple flavors of summer vegetables. Juicy, ripe tomatoes and crisp cucumber combine with aromatic herbs and a tangy, garlicky dressing to create a salad that’s light yet full of flavor. Perfect as a side for grilled meats, pasta dishes, or even on its own for a refreshing lunch, this salad brings garden-fresh goodness straight to the table. Its balance of sweetness, acidity, and herbal notes makes every bite a little taste of Italy.

Ingrédients

For the Vegetables

• 5 large tomatoes, fully ripe (on-the-vine tomatoes recommended)
• 1 pinch brown sugar
• 1 English cucumber, fresh and firm
• ½ large red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 1 pinch black pepper

For the Dressing

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (120 ml, good quality)
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar (60 ml)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions