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Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Summer Salad

August 16, 2019 by GG

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Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Summer Salad is an easy summer side dish bursting with tomatoes and cucumbers lightly coated in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Farmers market | vegetables | summer recipe | side dish | vinaigrette | easy recipe | #swirlsofflavor

Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Summer Salad is an easy summer side dish bursting with tomatoes and cucumbers lightly coated in a homemade tangy red wine vinaigrette. This cucumber summer salad is a delicious addition to your summer menu and is also brimming with gorgeous summer colors.

Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Summer Salad is an easy summer side dish filled with tomatoes and cucumbers lightly coated in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Farmers market | vegetables | summer recipe | side dish | vinaigrette | easy recipe | #swirlsofflavor

Summer Salad Recipe

Heirloom Tomato Salad! There’s nothing quite like the fresh flavors of summer fruits and vegetables to make a foodie happy! And you don’t even have to be a foodie….if you enjoy good food and good nourishment then summer and our easy tomato cucumber salad are for you!

Tomatoes and potatoes at the farmers market

Here in New Jersey there are many farmer’s markets* and roadside farm stands during the warm sunny months, after all, we are the Garden State! If you don’t have easy access to fresh farm produce, not to worry. These days grocery stores are filled with beautiful local produce too!

Heirloom tomatoes

The tomatoes in our summer side salad can be easily found in your produce aisle as well as at your local farmer’s market. A tangy red wine homemade vinaigrette lightly coats the gorgeous vegetables in this easy side dish recipe. So get ready for bursts of fresh flavor in every bite because our tomato salad is truly fabulously delicious!

First Published: July1, 2013… Last Updated: August 16, 2019

At the farmers market

Farmers Market Near Me

Looking to find a local farmer’s market? Check out these links from my Source Guide:
FARMERS MARKETS/NATIONAL LISTINGShttp://www.pbs.org/food/features/farmers-market-listings/ Find a farmer’s market near you for great fresh produce and fresh herbs!
FARMERS MARKETS/LOCAL HARVEST http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/ Find farmer’s markets by zip code. “real food, real farmers, real community”

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Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • olive oil
  • red wine vinegar
  • sugar
  • kosher salt
  • pepper
  • heirloom tomatoes
  • cucumber
  • red onion
  • parsley

Summer Side Dish Recipes 

How about adding some delicious side dish recipes to your summer menu rotation?

Avocado Quinoa and Zucchini Pomodoro

Lemon Basil Avocado Quinoa with a light citrus dressing, fresh basil and the super food avocado, is a light yet satisfying nutritious addition any summer meal.

Zucchini Pasta Pomodoro is bursting with the summertime flavors of zucchini noodles, tomatoes and fresh basil.

Strawberry Quinoa and mexicali Chopped Salad

Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa lightly coated in a lemon oregano vinaigrette is a great way to use those fragrant strawberries of summer.

Mexicali Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is bursting with fresh vegetables and lightly coated in a delightful homemade tangy vinaigrette. Our south of the border salad can be a side dish or become a meal when topped with cooked chicken, shrimp or beef!

Fennel Salad and Zucchini Farro Salad

The crunch of fresh fennel, the juiciness of mandarin oranges and the crispness of radishes all come together in a lime-kissed vinaigrette to make Fresh Fennel & Mandarin Salad an amazing combination of flavors and textures.

Fresh vegetables are tossed together with farro in a lime scented dressing making Zucchini & Corn Farro Salad both refreshing and nutritious.

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Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Summer Salad is an easy summer side dish bursting with tomatoes and cucumbers lightly coated in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Farmers market | vegetables | summer recipe | side dish | vinaigrette | easy recipe | #swirlsofflavor
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Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Summer Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Summer Salad is an easy summer side dish bursting with tomatoes and cucumbers lightly coated in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. 

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber salad, tomato cucumber salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 47 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 12 ounces  assorted small size heirloom tomatoes, quartered, 2 cups, OR 1 pkg. (12 oz.) Gourmet Medley tomatoes**
  • 1 (12 oz.) cucumber, peeled in stripes, sliced 1/2-inch thick then quartered, 2 cups
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 Tbs. chopped parsley
Instructions
  1. In serving bowl combine oil, vinegar, sugar, kosher salt and pepper until blended.
  2. Add tomatoes, cucumber and parsley.
  3. Toss until evenly coated.
Recipe Notes

Makes 4 cups.

Nutrition Facts
Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Summer Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 160mg7%
Potassium 10mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 56IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe is part of Meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck

 

Gourmet Tomatoes package**When purchasing tomatoes at your local grocery store these will be perfect for your summer salad!

 

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