Tomato Cucumber Basil Salad Food

TOMATO - CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Place tomato on two plates and put cucumber on top. Sprinkle with salt.
• Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl with a whisk.
• Drizzle over tomato and cucumber.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
• You might try other fresh herbs to see what else might work for your taste.

CUCUMBER, TOMATO, AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Gently toss all ingredients together in a stainless or glass bowl.

TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olive oil, vinegar, basil, parsley, dill and some salt and pepper in a bowl and toss well. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes before serving, or up to overnight.

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the salad: In a small pan over medium heat, bring the red vinegar to a simmer. Meanwhile, place the onions in a small mixing bowl. When the vinegar comes to a simmer, pour it over the onions (you can add additional water to cover the onions, if needed). Set aside while you prepare the rest of the salad.
• Place the cucumbers in a large mixing bowl, season with the salt and toss. Add the tomatoes and gently combine.
• For the vinaigrette: Place the basil, oil, shallot and red wine vinegar in a blender and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and briefly process again to combine.
• Add the dressing to the bowl with the vegetables. Drain the onions (reserve the vinegar for another use or discard) and add them to the cucumbers and tomatoes, tossing everything gently to combine. Garnish the salad with the dill and serve right away.

TOMATO-CUCUMBER MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, onions, olives, parsley and basil. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegars, sugar, salt, oregano and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Just before serving, toss in cheese. Serve with a slotted spoon.

TOMATO BASIL CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil (about 4 quarts). Add rice and boil for 30-40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Drain and rinse rice under cold water.
• In a large bowl add cooked rice, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, basil, and parsley; set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl add the juice of the lemon (discarding any seeds), vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking to make the dressing.
• Pour dressing mixture over rice bowl and combine. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.

TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut each tomato wedge into four pieces; cut cucumber into 3/4-inch chunks. In a bowl, whisk vinegar with 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, oil, and basil. Add tomatoes and cucumber; toss gently.

TOMATO CUCUMBER BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Chop tomatoes & cucumbers, (I peel about 1/2 of the cucumber because the skin tends to be bitter, but it is so good for you) Roll several basil leaves into a little 'cigar' and slice. Mix everything together with the salt and pepper, dress with balsamic vinegar. Sop up the extra juice with a nice piece of crusty bread.

AMAZING CUCUMBER BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Run spinach and basil through a food processor until finely chopped.
• Mix spinach mixture, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl with an air-tight lid. Cover bowl and refrigerate salad, 8 hours to overnight.

TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix in cucumbers, and marinate 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Gently toss tomatoes, onion, mint, and olive oil with the marinated cucumbers. Season with salt and pepper.