1teaspoonparsleyoptional, fresh, Italian flat-leaf, minced
Instructions
Combine chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and minced fresh herbs in a large bowl. Toss gently together.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil and the red wine vinegar.
Drizzle over the salad in the bowl, toss gently together and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Set aside for 5 minutes for the flavors to blend and then serve.
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Notes
The best time of the year to make this salad is during the peak of summer when local tomatoes are in season and available. These tomatoes usually ripen on the vine and not with chemicals.
Choose tomatoes that are ripe but still firm to the touch, heavy and blemish-free.
Store your tomatoes on the counter, away from sunlight. Never refrigerate tomatoes as they become mealy and lose their flavor.
Heirloom tomatoes are known to be juicy and flavorful.
Do not remove the juices which are extracted from the tomato as there is so much flavor. Taste your salad and adjust seasonings.
Variations: There are endless possibilities with this tomato salad. Feel free to include thinly sliced sweet red onions or even grated garlic; different proportions and types of herbs; different varieties of cucumbers and tomatoes; or even the addition of olives. Have fun and experiment!Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.