Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Seed the cucumbers and tomatoes and dress close to serving.

Yes, but it is best within 24 hours.

Red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar all work.

Feta, mozzarella pearls, or Parmesan shavings work well.

It can be served chilled or at cool room temperature.

Yes. Halved cherry tomatoes work well and release less juice.

Yes. Skip honey or use a tiny pinch of sugar if needed.

Fresh cucumber tomato salad with basil, shallot, garlic, Dijon, honey, oil, and vinegar.

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2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped

4 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

1 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 small shallot, minced

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon honey

Salt and black pepper, to taste

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Add cucumbers, tomatoes, and basil to a large bowl.
Whisk oil, wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, shallot, garlic, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over the vegetables.
Toss gently until coated.
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, vinegar, or honey.
Serve immediately or chill briefly.

Seed cucumbers and tomatoes so the salad stays crisp instead of watery.