Sun-Ripened Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Perfectly ripe tomatoes and cool cucumbers meet a bright lemon vinaigrette, creating a refreshing salad that highlights garden-fresh produce.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Salads

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 2 medium (1 lb) tomatoes
• 1 medium (6 oz) cucumber
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1, minced shallot
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 2 medium tomatoes (1 lb) into 1/2-inch slices and arrange in a shallow serving bowl. Thinly slice 1 medium cucumber (6 oz) and scatter over tomatoes.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced shallot, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Drizzle vinaigrette over tomato-cucumber mixture. Gently toss to coat, ensuring even distribution without crushing tomatoes.
4. Step 4: Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.