Sounds like you’re craving something cool, crunchy, and summer-perfect 😌
Here’s a classic Refreshing Summer Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Onions—simple but elite.
🥗 Ingredients
- Ripe tomatoes (cherry or regular), chopped
- Cucumbers, sliced (English or Persian are best)
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley or dill (optional but great)
- Olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar
- Salt & black pepper
✨ Optional upgrades
- Feta cheese
- Olives
- A pinch of sugar (balances acidity)
- Sumac or oregano
- Splash of apple cider vinegar for extra zing
🥄 How to make it
- Toss tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion in a bowl
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice/vinegar
- Season with salt & pepper
- Add herbs or extras if using
- Chill 10–15 minutes before serving (game changer)
🌞 Why it slaps
- Hydrating
- Light but flavorful
- Perfect with grilled food
- Gets better as it sits
If you want, I can turn this into:
- A Mediterranean version
- A Middle Eastern-style salad
- A no-onion / low-acid version
- Or a meal prep-friendly twist
Just say the word 🥒🍅
