On a summer hot day, it's key to have refreshing dishes on hand. From cold soups, like gazpacho, to icebox treats, like frozen s'mores, and drinks, like watermelon agua fresca, cool, crisp recipes are essential. That's where this cucumber, tomato, and onion salad comes in.
Ingredients
- 1/4 c.
extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp.
vinegar (red wine, white wine, or rice wine)
- 2 tsp.
kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp.
garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp.
freshly ground black pepper
- 4 c.
cherry tomatoes (1½ lb.), halved
- 1
English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
- 1/2
medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2
roughly chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and/or parsley)
Description
- Step 1In a large bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Add tomatoes, cucumber, and onion and toss well to combine.
- Step 2Let sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes or refrigerate up to 12 hours. Before serving, sprinkle herbs over salad.
