Description
This refreshing Tomato and Cucumber Salad is a family favorite, perfect for summer gatherings or as a quick side dish. Grandma Winnie’s recipe combines fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy vinegar for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
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Tomato and Cucumber Salad:
- 4 medium tomatoes, peeled if desired, cored, and cut into wedges
- 1 English cucumber or 3 Persian cucumbers, peeled, halved, and sliced
- 1/4 Vidalia or yellow onion, sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add Flavor: Pour in the vinegar and sprinkle brown sugar over the mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Chill and Serve: Allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or mint.
- For a sweeter flavor, use Vidalia onions; however, red onions or scallions can be substituted.
- Avoid using balsamic vinegar in this recipe.
- For authenticity, consider peeling the tomatoes before incorporating them into the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
