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Learn how to make this refreshing tomato and cucumber salad with a homemade red wine vinaigrette.

Making Tomato & Cucumber Salad

Can I be real for a second? I hate eating healthy. There…my secret is out. You can keep your cauliflower fried rice – it ain’t for me! Sorry, not sorry. That’s why when I find a delicious way to incorporate veggies in my meal plan, I snag it! So today, I’m sharing how to make my tomato and cucumber salad.

It’s easy to make your own red wine-balsamic vinaigrette for it which you can create in a salad dressing shaker or mix directly in the salad. Personally, I think it tastes best when you let it chill in the fridge for an hour after making. It gives a chance for the flavors to marinade together.

I love this tomato and cucumber salad because it fits all diets. Whether you’re doing Keto, Atkins, Whole30, Weight Watchers, or Paleo, it’s full of clean ingredients.

No Boring Lettuce – Yes, Please

I love Greek salads! And this recipe is bursting with Mediterranean flavors. with the tomato, cucumber, fresh basil, red onion, fresh parsley…be still my heart. I love serving a cold bowl of this yummy goodness.

This salad is a great alternative to the same old, boring lettuce style salad. I often have it as a lunch. If you need something heavier as a meal, try adding avocado, olives, shrimp and/or feta cheese (if you aren’t doing paleo). I’ve even added it to Quinoa!

I recommend eating this fairly quickly. The cucumbers break down a little faster than the rest of the salad. You can store in a air tight container for a few days.

Tomato & Cucumber Salad

Crisp cucumber and juicy tomato make this delicious summer salad. Similar to a Greek Salad, this recipes calls for all natural ingredients

If you aren’t following a paleo diet and would like it to be more filling, you may add a half cup of feta cheese

Print Recipe

Course Salad, Side Dish

Servings 2

Ingredients

1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
2 Tsp Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp Olive Oil Extra Virgin
2 Lrg Cucumber Chopped
1 Cup Tomatoes Chopped
2 Tbsp Red Onion Finely Chopped
2 Tbsp Fresh Italian Parsley Chopped
2 Tbsp Fresh Basil Chopped
Salt To taste

Instructions

Chop all veggies and herbs and transfer to a mixing bowl
In a small bowl or salad dressing shaker, combine all your wet ingredients to make your dressing
Mix well and pour on your salad
Toss gently to blend

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