Fermented Cucumber Tomato Salad Food

TOMATO CUCUMBER FETA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together dressing ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, pressed garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and 1/4 tsp cumin.
• In a large mixing bowl, add prepared salad ingredients: chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber, feta cheese crumbles, sliced red onion and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
• Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt if desired.

MARINATED CUCUMBER, ONION, AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Dress with vinegar and oil, salt and pepper, to your taste.

FERMENTED CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• If using the starter culture, stir together the culture and water. Let the mixture sit while you prepare the ingredients-around 10 minutes. If using kefir whey, add it when the recipe calls for culture.
• Place the tomatoes, onion, cucumbers, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss to combine.
• Add the mixture to a one-quart glass jar that can be securely sealed.
• Add the Cutting Edge Culture or kefir whey and cover with water, leaving an inch or two at the top.
• Seal the container and let it sit on your kitchen counter, out of direct sunlight, for 2 days. After 2 days, place the container in the refrigerator.
• When ready to serve, scoop tomatoes and cucumber mixture into a bowl. Toss with parsley and drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately.

CHOPPED CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put onion, garlic, vinegar and olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Let macerate for 10 minutes.
• Add roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and celery. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss well. Let macerate for at least 20 minutes, tossing several times with the dressing. You can also prepare the ingredients in advance, and assemble the salad up to 1 hour before serving.
• To serve, toss once more and transfer to a deep platter or wide bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and feta.