that still brings serious crunch and texture. You’ve got the cooling crunch of the cucumbers, juicy sweetness of the tomatoes, and sharpness from the onions. Tie that all together with some fresh herbs and a simple vinaigrette and you have a winning combo every time. It’s bright and fresh, with just enough sweetness to keep the acidity in check. 

It’s the kind of goes-with-anything salad that can brighten up any spread, equally at home stuffed into a pita sandwich as it is alongside a giant platter of braised meat. It’s the perfect thing to add to your meal when you can’t quite put your finger on what’s missing.

Why You’ll Love It

• Juicy but never soggy. Unlike a lot of other cucumber salads, this one’s not as watery. The secret: Using salt to draw out the excess water and concentrate the flavor.
• It goes with everything. This salad is juicy and flavorful, but the flavor profile plays well with nearly any spread.

Key Ingredients in Cucumber Tomato Salad

• Cucumbers: Thin-skinned English cucumbers don’t need to be peeled or seeded.
• Tomatoes: Use the best medium tomatoes you can find. You can even use bigger varieties like heirloom tomatoes if they look more delicious.
• Onion: Thinly sliced red onion adds color and loads of flavor.
• Kosher salt: Toss the cucumbers and onions in salt before assembling the salad to draw out excess moisture and concentrate the flavor.
• Sugar: While optional, a little granulated sugar can help to coax out the natural sweetness of the tomatoes.

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