This refreshing tomato and cucumber salad has quickly become one of our favorite meals to help us beat the heat on a hot summer day. It is a quick and easy recipe that can be prepared in about 15 minutes that is perfect for a quick lunch, a side dish at a cookout, or for those times that you don’t really feel like cooking. 

Prep time: 15 minutes 

Ingredients

1 cup cherry tomatoes 

2 large cucumbers 

Pinch of Salt 

Pinch of Ground Black Pepper

Garnish: Mint Leaves

Instructions

Step one: Wash cucumbers in warm water to remove any wax or debris that might be on them from the supermarket. 

Step 2: Peel both cucumbers.

Step 3: Wash Cucumbers in cold water to remove any excess skin that might remain after peeling.

Step 4: Cut cucumbers in half (lengthwise) before cutting them into bitesize semi-circle pieces. Put in a bowl and set aside. 

Step 5: Wash Cherry tomatoes.

Step 6: Cut cherry tomatoes in half and place in a bowl. 

Step 7: Drain excess juice from cherry tomatoes.

Step 8: Using a wooden spoon, gently combine cucumbers and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.

Step 9: Salt and pepper to taste and garnish with mint leaves. 

Step 10: Enjoy

Add a little extra flavor to this dish by adding a delicious sauce! 

You can add a few tablespoons of your favorite salad dressing or try our homemade vegan ranch dry rub mixed with a few tablespoons of water.