Fresh Summer Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Bright, fresh, juicy. From what you always have at home! A summer salad of cucumbers and tomatoes will decorate any table. The bright colors make it colorful and appetizing. You can serve salad with any meal, but it will be especially important in addition to meat.
cook time: 20 min
Nora Vaughn
Fresh Summer Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

83
Calories
7g
Fat
4g
Carbs
1g
Protein

Ingredients (3 portions)

Basic:

Tomatoes 2 pc
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Lemon juice 2 tbsp
Dry spices to taste
bell pepper (or different 1/2 pcs.) 1 pc
Greenery 30 g
cucumbers 1 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make a summer salad with cucumbers and tomatoes? Prepare the necessary ingredients for this. The proportions of vegetables can be slightly changed according to your taste and availability. You can add other vegetables to taste. You can take one bell pepper of any color or halves of different colors. I take different ones. The greens can be any — dill, parsley, green onions, etc. Before starting cooking, wash all vegetables thoroughly in running water and dry.

Step 2

Step 2
Cut the fresh cucumber into small cubes and place in a bowl in which you will prepare the salad. All vegetables can be cut in any way. If you want, you can cut the vegetables into large slices.

Step 3

Step 3
Take tomatoes that are ripe, juicy, but not soft. Soft fruits do not hold their shape well and can ruin the appearance of the finished dish. Cut them in half and remove the stem. Dice the tomatoes and add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Step 4
Cut the bell pepper in half and remove the seeds. Cut the pepper into strips and then into cubes. Also add it to the salad.

Step 5

Step 5
Add chopped fresh herbs. Pour olive oil over all ingredients and season with lemon juice. Add salt and spices to taste. As a spice, you can use ground pepper or aromatic herbs, such as dried basil.

Step 6

Step 6
Mix all ingredients. Place the salad in a salad bowl and serve. This salad will be an excellent addition to meat dishes. Bon appetit!

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