Mom’s Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
A refreshing and creamy cucumber tomato salad combining crisp cucumbers and ripe tomatoes in a tangy mayonnaise and red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect as a quick side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salad Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 2 medium cucumbers (about 20 ounces), peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 large tomato (about 1 pound), diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Vegetables: Add the thinly sliced cucumbers and diced tomato to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything gently but thoroughly to ensure all pieces are coated evenly with the dressing.
- Marinate the Salad: Let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature so the flavors can meld together. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate the salad for up to overnight before serving.
Notes
- Peeling the cucumbers removes bitterness and enhances texture.
- Allowing the salad to sit enhances flavor absorption.
- Adjust vinegar and salt to taste as desired.
- This salad is best served chilled or at room temperature.
Find it online: https://cookedbyclara.com/moms-cucumber-tomato-salad-recipe/
