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This represents the last of our cucumbers but the tomatoes are enjoying a second spurt of productivity. This year’s growing season has been good but the heat is settling in now so I can’t speak for tomato futures. Fingers crossed! So … guess who has never posted a simple Heirloom Tomato Salad with Cucumbers & Onion (served with a bonus)? Better late than never!
I used most of the remaining heirlooms and threw in a few cherry, one Roma and some grape tomatoes too. The fresh oregano, basil and cucumbers are also from our garden.
Dressed in a simple vinaigrette and fresh herbs, this lovely salad is a winner all the way around.
I like to throw in a few drained and rinsed white beans for a complete light dinner or lunch. Served fresh, this is summer at it’s best.
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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Cucumbers & Onion (garden-to-table)
Ingredients
- 4 medium cucumbers sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons good quality red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 ½ pounds heriloom tomatoes quartered and cut in half
- 1 small red onion sliced thin
- 1 can of cannellini beans rinsed and drained (optional)
Instructions
- Place the sliced cucumbers in a large colander and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Toss to coat and leave to drain.
- Combine the basil, thyme, oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, red wine vinegar and olive oil. Whisk and set aside.
- Combine the tomatoes, onions and drained cucumbers. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and set aside at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Add white beans if desired and toss gently before serving.
Recipe Notes
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Easy and delicious! I used some of the leftovers for a green lettuce salad and it was wonderful. I love the heirlooms in this dish because they don’t break down quickly like some softer varieties. Goodbye cucumbers, we will miss you until next year 🙁
Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Thanks so much for stopping by.
Tricia
Colleen
Made this for dinner tonight, but had to sample some first. Better than my mom used to make as I remember growing up. So tasty. Will make again for sure!
Tricia Buice
I love food memories Colleen! It’s hard to bet fresh and crisp summer vegetables from from the garden. Enjoy and thanks so much!
Colleen
So easy to make, and really tasty and refreshing for summer! Will make this again for sure!???
Tricia Buice
Thanks Colleen! So glad you enjoyed it. We love it too 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!
Shu
I want to make this but have only dried herbs. How much of each herb should be used? Thank you
Tricia Buice
Hi Shu – I normally use 1/3 the amount of dried to fresh. For example – 1 tablespoon fresh herbs would be 1 teaspoon dried. I would start there and taste to see if more is needed. Thanks for the great question!
Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner
Mmm! I love all of those fresh veggies in here! It definitely reminds me of summer! Pinned! 😀
Tricia Buice
Thanks Kennedy – it is a tasty bowl of fresh vegetables!
Toni | BoulderLocavore
Oh my goodness isn’t this the best of summer on a plate! This is such a great time of year for tomatoes and cukes and I love your addition of the beans!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Toni! The beans make it a meal 🙂
2 sisters recipes...by Anna and Liz
It’s definitely summer at its best! What BEAUTIFUL salad! I can’t get over your photos- they’re amazing!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Anna – you are too sweet!
Daniela
Fresh, delicious ,vitamin packed and an eye candy too.
Could not wish for more.
Tricia Buice
Thanks Daniela – you are so right!
Mandy
Can’t beat the simple recipes – always my favourite and when they are from garden to table even better.
Have a beautiful weekend Tricia.
🙂 Mandy xo
Tricia Buice
Thanks Mandy – I know you are looking forward to your summer garden!
Betty
This would be a lovely lunch, since I’m now packing every day for school. Sigh. I pulled up my cucumber plants last weekend but my brother still has plenty. Sorry to see the summer go! 🙂
Tricia Buice
Oh no Betty – back to school already 🙁 Hope you have a wonderful year teaching. Thanks for all you do!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
One of my absolute favourites! Heirloom tomatoes are so juicy and delicious.
Tricia Buice
Thanks Angie – I do love my heirlooms!
Abbe @ This is How I Cook
How lucky that your garden has you to cook with it! What an outstanding salad meal! I love this, Tricia!
Tricia Buice
Aww thanks Abbe – hope you have a wonderful, quiet, restful weekend with no wedding showers!
cheri
Hi Tricia, your tomatoes look like they are bursting with flavor. Another wonderful salad, love all the components used.
Tricia Buice
Thanks Cheri – I wish your mole wasn’t giving your garden such a hard time – dogs, we have dogs 🙂 no moles or voles! Have a lovely weekend and thanks so much for stopping by!
Susan
I love the idea of adding beans to this salad, Tricia! Next time I make a fresh tomato and cuke salad – which will be soon, I will add some.
Tricia Buice
Yeah Susan – I know you will love it. We enjoy the extra filling aspect of the beans. Have a great weekend!
sue|theviewfromgreatisland
The beans are the genius element in this recipe, it sounds like it has great flavor and texture! I’m so envious of your garden!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Sue – since we started meatless-Monday meals we do a lot more beans. One of my favorites is white beans in squash, onions and tomatoes. I can eat that almost every night of the week.
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic
I love the idea of adding white beans to a tomato salad! This looks so summery and perfect.
Tricia Buice
Thanks Bianca! Great to hear from you. Hope you’re having a wonderful summer
Larry
Looks very good Tricia and one of Bev’s summer favorites. When we are gardening and have these fresh, their is usually a bowl of it in the fridge.
Tricia Buice
Bev is a good southern lady – you are a lucky guy Larry! I can’t wait to see your next installment of the western adventure. Safe travels!
Pam
Garden to table is a wonderful thing and your salad proves it, Tricia! It’s beautiful and has to be delicious! Love the beans in it.
Tricia Buice
Thanks Pam! Since we are trying to do more meatless-Monday meals – we’ve learned to put beans in a lot of things and we really love it. Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!
Monica
You’re right – this is just totally simple and delicious, the best kind of food. I just bought some heirloom tomatoes this very morning and I’ve been loading up on them at the farmer’s market on weekends and just tossing them in olive oil, salt, and a little pepper. My husband and I just love it – it’s amazing how flavorful the tomatoes are right now. I love your garden bounty and I could just eat your salad from now til the leaves starting falling…(but let’s not think about that for now : ).
Tricia Buice
We love plain ole tomatoes too Monica. These tomatoes really have a fantastic flavor. I hope you have a terrific weekend!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
We live on salads like this in the summer. Love this one and so pretty, too 🙂
Tricia Buice
Thanks Jennifer – we do eat a lot of meals from our garden. I will miss it when it’s gone 🙂