Summertime Minty Cucumber and Tomato Salad

cucumber salad with tomatoes and mint

This is the perfect summer side for a barbecue or potluck! The ingredients are acidic and refreshing, making this salad a great foil for grilled meats!

  • Prep Time10 min
  • Total Time10 min
  • Ready in10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced into quarters or 1 large tomato cut into cubes
  • 1/4 sweet onion, sliced into quarter moons (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves, hand torn into smaller pieces
  •  2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon good quality white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 pinch of salt

Preparation

1

Slice all of the vegetables and add them to a large bowl.

2

In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, sugar and salt until everything is dissolved. Dip a cucumber slice into it and taste. Adjust ingredients to taste. 

3

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until everything is well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Any extra notes can go here. 

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