Tomato, Onions and Cucumber Salad Recipe

Tomato, onion and cucumber salad

This salad is so simple, and it contains many of my favorites from the garden. You could easily add to it (basil comes to mind) but the simplicity is the beauty of it, so I wouldn’t add too much more to it. Served with an Italian dressing such as Asiago Cheese Salad Dressing, Tomatoes and Onions are a traditional Sicilian dish. I added cucumbers, which may not be traditional but tasted delicious.

Tomato, Onions and Cucumber Salad Ingredients

• Tomatoes - 1 lb., any type, sliced or cut into quarters. I used Roma pear tomatoes, but any fresh tomatoes will work
• Garden Onions - 4-8, sliced thin
• Red Onion - 1 medium, halved and sliced thin
• Cucumber - 1 sliced thin
• Dressing  - about 3/4 cup, Asiago Cheese Salad Dressing, or your favorite Italian dressing (use more or less, depending on your preference).
• Asiago Cheese - 1/2 cup, grated, for optional topping

1. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients.
2. Pour salad dressing on top and mix gently to coat.
3. Top with grated cheese if desired and serve immediately.

This recipe is adapted from A Pinch of This and Pinch of That, a recipe story book from Mama Lena’s Italian Kitchen restaurant that operated in Chicago’s Gold Coast during the late 60s through early 80s.

Make it a meal with:

• Asiago Cheese Salad Dressing
• Italian Garden Soup
• Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Italian Cheeses and Artichokes
• Pasta Primavera with Asparagus, Peppers and Mushrooms
• Classic Baked Cheesecake

Tags: Asiago cheese, Chicago, cucumbers, onions, Summer, tomatoes, Vegetarian