Garden-Fresh Cucumber & Tomato Salad - Food Gardening Network

Name: Garden-Fresh Cucumber & Tomato Salad - Food Gardening Network
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: Base Ingredients 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (Persian or English cucumbers work best); 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Choose Your Herb Adventure:; The Classic Route: Basil & Oregano; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; Flavor Profile: Mediterranean brightness with a familiar, well-rounded herbaceous note.; The Southern Summer Breeze: Dill & Chives; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives; Flavor Profile: Light, grassy, and almost floral—a perfect complement to a crispy Southern meal.; The Refreshing Garden Medley: Mint & Parsley; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped; Flavor Profile: Cool and herbaceous with a slightly peppery edge—ideal for those who love contrast.; Optional Protein Boosters: 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (for a creamy, salty contrast); 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (for a tangy, rich flavor); 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds (for added crunch)

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Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy red onion form the base of this ultra-refreshing summer salad.

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Ingredients

Base Ingredients 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (Persian or English cucumbers work best)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Choose Your Herb Adventure:
The Classic Route: Basil & Oregano
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
Flavor Profile: Mediterranean brightness with a familiar, well-rounded herbaceous note.
The Southern Summer Breeze: Dill & Chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
Flavor Profile: Light, grassy, and almost floral—a perfect complement to a crispy Southern meal.
The Refreshing Garden Medley: Mint & Parsley
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Flavor Profile: Cool and herbaceous with a slightly peppery edge—ideal for those who love contrast.
Optional Protein Boosters: 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (for a creamy, salty contrast)
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (for a tangy, rich flavor)
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds (for added crunch)