Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This classic Ukrainian Cucumber and Tomato Salad recipe makes a healthy and affordable side dish any time of the year. With so many ways to customize it, you will never tire of it!
This classic Ukrainian Cucumber and Tomato Salad recipe makes a healthy and affordable side dish any time of the year. With so many ways to customize it, you will never tire of it!
- Carbohydrate 2.2156566716616 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 8.82605334834442 g
- Fiber 0.754066682977481 g
- Protein 0.560195001446782 g
- Saturated Fat 1.20641233534407 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (243g)
- Sodium 0.869583335144074 mg
- Sugar 1.46158998868412 g
- Trans Fat 0.448874834242818 g
- Calories 86 calories
Step-by-step
- In a large bowl, add all ingredients and stir gently.
- Best served immediately, however salad stays crunchy for up to 24 hours.
Operating under a strict twenty-minute preparation window requires ingredients that demand minimal processing. Raw produce combinations often fail because moisture transforms the bowl into a watery pool. Salting high-water vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers too far in advance breaks down cellular walls through osmosis. Add salt immediately before serving to maintain structural integrity. Grape and cherry tomatoes hold their shape better than larger slicing varieties when chopped.
Extra virgin olive oil combined with toasted sesame oil creates a distinct lipid profile for the dressing. Sesame oil carries a potent aromatic profile; use it sparingly to avoid masking the dill and red onion. English cucumbers eliminate the need for peeling because their skins remain thin and tender. Standard slicing cucumbers require peeling and seeding to prevent bitterness and excess water accumulation.
Adaptability defines traditional variations of this Ukrainian dish. Dietary preferences dictate the fat source. Replace olive oil with sunflower oil for an authentic Eastern European profile. White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar provides acidity if standard vinegar is absent. Fresh dill remains essential, but dried dill works at a one-to-three conversion ratio. Consume the mixture within twenty-four hours for optimal crunch.
