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Summer Tomato Salad

A refreshing salad celebrating summer's vibrant ingredients, perfect as a side dish or light main course.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups juicy, ripe tomatoes, chopped Choose the ripest tomatoes for the best flavor
  • 2 cups crisp cucumbers, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh basil, chopped Fragrant basil enhances flavor
Vinaigrette Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or lemon juice Use balsamic for a sweeter flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper Adjust to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the tomatoes and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and basil.
Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice), salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  2. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main course.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 days. Store the vinaigrette separately to keep everything crunchy. Don't freeze the salad.