Summer Tomato and Cucumber Salad
This tomato and cucumber salad with fresh dill, spring onions and dressed with sour cream is as delicious as it is simple.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4-5 ripe tomatoes
- 4-5 Kirby cucumbers small
- 2-3 spring onions sliced
- 3-4 dill sprigs leaves only
- 100 ml/1/3 cup sour cream or creme fraiche
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Cut ripe tomatoes in wedges, slice cucumbers and spring onions including the white tops, chop dill.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, add salt and pepper to taste. Add sour cream and mix gently, taste and add more salt if needed. (Salt generously for best flavour!)
Notes
- The salad benefits from the cucumber being cut in thin and even pieces. This can be difficult without using a This is an affiliate link.mandoline, although a sharp knife can be used as well.
- Be gentle when tossing the vegetables with the dressing so the tomatoes aren't disturbed too much. Stop as soon as the vegetables are fully coated with the dressing.
- Before serving, allow the salad to sit for around 5 minutes so the flavours have time to meld. And be sure to taste to see if additional salt or pepper are needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1555IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg