Cucumber Tomato Salad with Tequila Vinaigrette
Cucumber tomato salad recipe combines fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions tossed with a tangy vinaigrette of tequila, olive oil, lime juice, and cilantro.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 pound tomatoes
- 1 pound cucumbers
- 4 ounces thinly sliced red oinions
For the tequila vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup tequila
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
Instructions
For the salad:
- Slice the tomatoes and cucumbers. Toss with red onions in a large bowl. Set aside.
For the tequila vinaigrette:
- In a large bowl, combine vinaigrette ingredients. Whisk until vinaigrette is thoroughly combined and emulsified.
- Pour vinaigrette over the salad. For best result, cover salad and refridgerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
