I was able to visit Portugal last year and I fell in love! It’s such a beautiful country. I was pleasantly surprised at all the wonderful fresh produce readily available in almost every town we visited. Amazing assortments of fresh sun ripened fruits and veggies straight from local area farms. Fresh fish and seafood caught the same day can be purchased every morning. A literal gastronomic paradise for a food blogger!
One of the most popular salads served at almost every restaurant we visited throughout Portugal is this simple cucumber, tomato salad. It’s dressed with a tangy vinegar, a good quality olive oil, and a little salt and freshly ground pepper. Just a handful of fresh, simple ingredients come together to produce one of the most flavorful, refreshing salads that will compliment just about any meal you’re serving.
To make this salad, start by slicing tomatoes, cucumber and red onion. Set aside.
Layer cucumber and tomato slices on a large platter, alternating between the two and covering the bottom of the platter.
Top with sliced red onion.
Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar. You could also use Balsamic vinegar or a white wine vinegar as well.
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Serve immediately.
This simple and easy to prepare salad brings back wonderful memories of my trip to Portugal, and it’s not only oh so pretty to the eye, but the combination of fresh flavors makes it a truly delicious salad that you can serve with all your summer meals. Choose the sweetest, sun ripened tomatoes for the best taste, and don’t skimp on the olive oil, use the best quality one you can find. You are going to LOVE this delectable salad! It’s like a little bit of Portugal on your plate.
If you ever get an opportunity to visit Portugal you will not be disappointed! The people are oh so very friendly, the food is utterly delectable, and the scenery is amazing! I highly recommend a visit.
Portuguese Cucumber Tomato Salad
Equipment
- platter
Ingredients
- 2-3 beefsteak or plum tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Layer cucumber and tomato slices on a large platter.
- Top with sliced red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Serve immediately.
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