Ingredients
Scale
To create this dish, you’ll need a selection of fresh, vibrant ingredients that sing of the season:
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 medium cucumbers, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- A handful of fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- A pinch of love (and perhaps a touch of cinnamon, if you’re daring!)
These ingredients, when combined, create a dish that is both simple and sophisticated, much like the rolling hills of Devon — understated yet undeniably beautiful.
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Begin by washing the tomatoes and cucumbers thoroughly. Slice the tomatoes into wedges and the cucumbers into thin rounds. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the onion: Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Create the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. This mixture will serve as the marinade that infuses the vegetables with flavor.
- Combine: Pour the marinade over the vegetables, ensuring everything is well-coated. Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients, taking care not to bruise the tomatoes.
- Marinate: Cover the bowl with cling film and let the salad marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and intensify, much like a good novel that reveals more with each chapter.
- Serve: Before serving, scatter the torn basil leaves over the salad. Give it one final gentle toss and transfer to a serving dish.
And there you have it — a marinated cucumber-and-tomato salad that tells a story with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International