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Refreshing Cucumber Salad

This cucumber salad is a quick-and-easy, throw-together salad that is both tangy and creamy. It's a refreshing way to use up some of your fresh garden veggies! Increase or decrease the amount of vinegar and mayonnaise to your liking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef's knife (or mandoline for uniform slices)
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Whisk or Spoon For mixing dressing and tossing

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 small cucumbers thinly sliced
  • ½ small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 large tomato halved and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, toss together cucumbers, red onion, and tomato. Gently stir in mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, and pepper until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

For optimal texture, consider a light salting and draining of the sliced cucumbers for 15-20 minutes before mixing, especially if they are very watery. This prevents the salad from becoming diluted. Enhance the flavor profile by adding fresh herbs like dill or parsley. A touch of sugar can balance the acidity of the vinegar and mayonnaise. Ensure the salad is thoroughly chilled, as this allows the flavors to meld beautifully and provides the refreshing quality the dish promises. Taste and adjust seasoning, particularly salt and pepper, just before serving.