Tomato Cucumber Herb Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

It's that time of year the tomatoes are fresh and fragrant wherever you go. Most gardens are over flowing with more tomatoes then they know what to do with.

Colt and I slowly wandered through the grocery store the other night trying to navigate what he would be making for dinner, and we stumbled across some gorgeous fresh organic tomatoes on sale. I sold him on the idea of a  Tomato Cucumber Herb Salad with a drizzle of Balsamic and Olive Oil. 

As he sliced the tomatoes the kitchen smelled wonderful as only vine ripened tomatoes can. This was the perfect side dish to the steaks he grilled and Lorna had picked blackberries early in the day and made her first Black Berry Cobbler.

If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram @serenabakessimplyfromscratch you've seen the picture of the berry she dropped on the floor and it became smashed between my toes. I thought I cut my toe since I can't bend to look close so when I asked Colt to take a look he discovered it was berry juice after careful inspection.

The one thing I am thankful for is my family has really learned to work together in the kitchen and to keep the house clean. They've all made comments about not realizing how much I do on a day to day basis from cooking to cleaning and how much laundry we have. My house isn't spotless but it's been pretty well maintained. Colt and the kids have gained a new appreciation for me which I feel thankful for.

I try daily to remind myself of anything positive I can find in the situation when I feel so frustrated by the loss of so much of the things I love for the time being. I can't wait to return to my kitchen but for now I am just thankful how Colt and the kids have stepped up to handle the job.

Gather vine ripe tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, a large handful of parsley, a 1/4 cup of basil, feta or mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and pepper.

Cube tomatoes, slice cucumbers in half and then slice, slice onion half in half and slice thin. Add to a large bowl.

Chop herbs and toss with tomatoes.

Combine olive oil and  balsamic vinegar. Drizzle over the top of salad.

Add sea salt and pepper to taste. Add feta or mozzarella cheese and toss until combined. 

Refrigerate for a minimum of an hour or up to a day for best flavor.

There's no better way to enjoy the bountiful harvest of summer tomatoes.

You might love these other favorite Summer Tomato Recipes:

• Tomato Cucumber Olive Salad
• Best Easy Greek Salad
• Roasted Tomato Pasta
• Shrimp Pasta with Walnut Basil Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes

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Yield: 10

Author: Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

Tomato Cucumber Herb Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Tomato Cucumber Herb Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette and Feta Or Mozzarella Cheese. A perfect use of summers bountiful harvest of tomatoes from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Ingredients

• 7 whole Ripe Beef Steak Tomatoes, Cut Into Large Bite Sized Chunks
• 1 whole Cucumber, Sliced In Half Length Wise and Sliced
• 1/2 whole Red Onion, Sliced Thin
• 1/2 bunch Parsley, Chopped
• 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, Chopped
• 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup Feta Cheese Or Mozzarella, Cubed
• Salt and Pepper To Taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl combine tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, parsley, and basil.
2. In a small bowl mix balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.
3. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the tomatoes.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss until combined.
5. Add feta or mozzarella cheese. Toss until combined. Refrigerate for a minimum of an hour or up to a day for best flavor

Nutrition Facts

Calories

98.75

Fat

7.13

Sat. Fat

1.72

Carbs

7.25

Fiber

1.73

Net carbs

5.53

Sugar

4.81

Protein

2.54

Sodium

89.98

Cholesterol

5.58

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