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Tomato and Cucumber Salad

This refreshing salad is a great way to take advantage of the vegetables’ summer growing season.

Yield
12 servings
Ingredients
Salad
4 large tomatoes (cubed)
1 large cucumber (chopped)
1 cup red onion (chopped)
1 cup green pepper (chopped)
1/3 cup parsley (chopped)
Dressing
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Steps

  1. In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients.

  2. In a small bowl, mix the dressing ingredients together.

  3. Pour the dressing over the salad. Mix well.

  4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Meal Type: Lunch, Dinner
Food group: Vegetables
Season: Summer
Source
USDA MyPlate