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Classic Summer Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumbers

The classic summer salad can be enjoyed all summer long, as soon as the tomatoes and cucumbers ripen in your garden.
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Russian
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 21kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 big cucumber, chopped
  • 5 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • olive oil, to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, optional
  • 1 handful fresh dill, optional

Instructions

  • Cut tomatoes into small pieces and place into a bowl.
    5 medium tomatoes,
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  • Chop red onion and add to the tomatoes.
    ½ red onion,
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  • Cut cucumber into small slices and place into the bowl with tomatoes and onion.
    1 big cucumber,
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  • I like to also add a handful of chopped fresh dill and add to the bowl with the rest of the cut vegetables. (this step is optional, and you could add cilantro or parsley instead.)
    1 handful fresh dill,
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  • When you are ready to eat the salad, combine it with 3-4 Tablespoons of olive oil.
    olive oil,
  • Add salt to taste and pepper (optional)
    salt,, black pepper,
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  • This classic summer salad is ready to enjoy!
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Notes

  • If you don't have olive oil, try with organic canola oil. 
  • Salt to taste. 

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 677IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg