Cucumber Salad
Servings: 6 servings
Discover how easy it is to make restaurant-quality dishes in the comfort of your home with this Cucumber Salad. With crisp cucumbers, zesty red onion, spicy jalapenos, and delicious Dei Fratelli Diced Tomatoes, this salad is bursting with fresh, summer flavors! Whether you are hosting a summer BBQ or looking for a light lunch, this summer salad is the perfect choice!
Ingredients:
FOR THE SALAD
- 2 (28 oz.) cans Dei Fratelli Diced Tomatoes, drained
- 2 Cucumbers, small diced
- 1 Cup Red Onion, diced
- 1 Jalapeno, minced
- 1 Tbsp. Lime Juice
- 2 tsp. Garlic, minced
- 1/4 Cup Cilantro, chopped
FOR THE DRESSING
- 1/2 Cup White Vinegar
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Cumin
Instructions:
- In a small pot combine the salad dressing ingredients. Cook ingredients over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow the dressing to cool.
- While the vinaigrette is cooling, combine Dei Fratelli Diced Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Toss veggies with your cooled vinaigrette and then cover tightly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
Chef's Tip:
Top this salad with some crumbled feta cheese for a full Mediterranean meal.
This recipe is good for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
