Rustic Cucumber and Tomato Salad Recipe

Simple and flavorful ingredients make this cucumber and tomato salad delicious and addictive.

Ingredients

For the vegetables:

• 5 large tomatoes (fresh and fully ripe; tomatoes on the vine are a very good choice)
• 1 pinch brown sugar
• 1 English cucumber (fresh and firm)
• 1/2 large red onion
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 1 pinch black pepper

For the dressing:

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (very good quality)
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 garlic cloves (pressed)
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Rustic Cucumber and Tomato Salad Recipe

Instructions

1. Core the tomatoes, cut into 6-8 wedges, then cut each wedge in half. Place the tomatoes into a large bowl, sprinkle with a pinch of brown sugar, salt, and pepper, and toss really well.
2. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice it into 1/4" thick slices. Add the cucumbers to the tomatoes.
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