A step-by-step recipe with a photo of making a summer simple salad of tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs at home. Combinations of ingredients. Video recipe.
Fresh vegetable salads are on our menu all year round. However, from spring to autumn, during the season of fresh vegetables, these summer salads supplement the usual lunches and dinners every day. We prepare them in nature, for a festive table and an ordinary family dinner. Summer vegetable salad is a great option for a separate dish. Its advantages will be appreciated by adherents of diets and those who want to lose extra pounds. Attracting with bright colors and usefulness, it is always in demand and occupies one of the central places among a variety of snacks. Such a vegetable dish will diversify the traditional menu and saturate the body with plant fiber, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.
It is not difficult to prepare such a salad, and the vegetables included in the salad can be varied: cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, all types of greens, white and Chinese cabbage, lettuce, green and onions, etc. Salads can also be supplemented with other products like cheese, boiled chicken, shrimps, crab sticks, red fish, sesame seeds, etc. I bring to your attention a recipe for a healthy summer simple salad based on a combination of tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs.
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- Caloric content per 100 g - 86 kcal.
- Servings - 2
- Cooking time - 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- Cucumbers - 2 pcs.
- Salt - large pinch or to taste
- Tomatoes - 2 pcs. (1 piece red, 1 piece yellow)
- Vegetable oil - for dressing
- Green onions - a few feathers
- Parsley - a small bunch
- Basil - 2 sprigs
- Garlic - 1 clove
Step-by-step preparation of a summer simple salad of tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs, a recipe with a photo:
1. Wash the red tomato, dry it and cut into medium-sized wedges.
2. Wash the yellow tomato and cut it to the same size.
3. Wash the cucumbers, cut off the ends on both sides and cut into half rings.
4. Wash green onions, dry and chop finely.
5. Finely chop the greens of basil, parsley and a clove of garlic and send to all products.
6. Season food with salt, add vegetable oil and stir. Before serving summer simple salad of tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs, chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes and serve.
See also a video recipe on how to make a tomato and cucumber salad.
