Mom’s Cucumber Tomato Salad

 Here’s a simple and fresh recipe for Mom’s Cucumber Tomato Salad — the kind that feels like summer in a bowl. 🥒🍅

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Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers, peeled (optional) and sliced into half-moons

• 3–4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges or chunks

• ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced

• 2–3 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)

• ½ tsp salt (to taste)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Optional: ½ tsp sugar for balance

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Instructions

1. Prepare vegetables
   In a large bowl, combine cucumber slices, tomato chunks, and red onion.

2. Make the dressing
   In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), salt, pepper, and sugar if using.

3. Toss & Chill
   Pour dressing over vegetables, toss gently to coat.
   Add fresh herbs and toss again.

4. Serve
   Refrigerate for at least 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

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💡 Tip: If your tomatoes are very juicy, drain excess liquid before mixing so the salad doesn’t get watery.

If you want, I can also give you a creamy version of this salad like many moms make for BBQs. Would you like me to?