South-east Asian tomato and cucumber salad

Ingredients

• 2 ripe tomatoes diced (we use truss tomatoes)
• 2 mini cucumbers, diced
• ½ spanish onion, diced
• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
• 1 red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced (optional)
• 2 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander

Dressing ingredients

• 3 teaspoon fish sauce, or to taste
• 3 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Preparation

1. Whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, garlic and sugar in a large mixing bowl.

2. Add the diced tomatoes, mini cucumbers, onion, spring onions, red chilli and coriander, and gently toss to coat.

Chinese Cucumber Salad

Chinese Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 1 fresh English cucumber (or two smaller ones, around 350g)
• 3 garlic cloves, mashed
• 1 tablespoon black vinegar  (or rice vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ tablespoon sesame oil
• salt to taste
• chili oil to taste (1/2 tablespoon recommended)

Instructions

1.     Wash the cucumber and peel off tough skins. Dry cucumber with a paper towel. Remove the two ends and smash with a wide kitchen knife (like Chinese slicing knife) until the cucumber is well crushed. Then cut into one bite pieces.

2.     Combine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt and chili oil in a small bowl and mix well.

3.     Transfer all cucumber cubes into a bowl. Right before serving, mix well with mashed garlic and other sauces.

4.     Serve immediately.

Greek Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1½ tsp. red wine vinegar
• 1½ tsp. dried oregano
• 2-3 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat)
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• ¼ cup fresh chopped dill
• 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
• fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

1.     In a small bowl, combine the red onion, olive oil, vinegar, and oregano. Let the onions marinate at room temperature while preparing the rest of the salad.

2.     Place the sliced cucumbers into a large salad bowl.

3.     Combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, black pepper, and then add to the cucumbers, along with the marinated onions. Toss everything together really well. Taste for salt and pepper.

4.     Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Italian Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad

Ingredients

• 2 avocados, diced
• 1 english cucumber, sliced
• 3 roma tomatoes, diced
• ¼ cup red onion, sliced
• ½ cup small mozzarella cheese balls
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1.     In a large bowl combine avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and mozzarella cheese balls. Gently toss.

2.     In a small bowl whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Add to the veggies and toss.

3.     Salt and pepper to taste

Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad

Ingredients

• 3 large cucumbers peeled and chopped (about 4 cups)
• 5-6 Roma tomatoes chopped (about 4 cups)
• 1 large red onion chopped
• 8 oz. feta cheese cut into squares
• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
• 1/2 Tbsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic 3 cloves
• 1/2 tsp. dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Instructions

1. Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and feta in a large salad bowl.
2. Prepare dressing by combining all ingredients and shaking well.
3. Pour dressing over salad and stir to combine.