A good, refreshing meal is crucial during the summer, especially as the right ingredients can help boost hydration. Additionally, most people avoid hot and heavy meals when temperatures are high, as they often leave them feeling even warmer.
This simple salad recipe is the perfect summer quick fix, being both refreshing and delicious. The Kitchn recipe has branded the creamy salad “the taste of summer in one dish,” and all you need to make it is four ingredients, as well as a bit of salt and pepper.
According to The Kitchn, the salad’s dressing “is the definition of perfect”, boasting tangy flavours. It added: “This salad has all the best qualities of a tangy, vinegar-based cucumber salad and a rich and creamy one made with sour cream dressing.”
It is straightforward to make and easy to scale up. Any leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.
When it comes to preparing the actual salad, a tip to make it taste “even better” is to let it sit for at least half an hour before you enjoy it, as this will allow the flavours to blend well. To take things a step further, you can prepare it a day ahead, as “it’s even better the next day.”
Follow the recipe below to try out the salad for yourself.
Ingredients for a four-ingredient Summer Salad:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 large tomato, diced
Method:
Step 1
Whisk 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon plus one teaspoon red wine vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, and a few grinds of black pepper together in a large bowl until smooth.
Step 2
Add two peeled and thinly sliced medium cucumbers and one diced large tomato. Toss to combine.
Step 3
Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate up to overnight, to allow the flavours to meld before serving.
