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Easy recipe of the week : Refreshing Tomato, cucumber summer salad!

By Krystal Brashear publisher Macaroni Kid North Brevard! July 9, 2026

As a busy mom of 6, quick and easy meals are a must, bonus points if its healthy as well! This tomato, cucumber salad is refreshing and so easy to make during these hot summer days! 

Cucumber and two tomatoes on a sunflower patterned plate


You will need:

1 cucumber

1 tomato

1 green onion

5 basil leaves

italian dressing

garlic salt

pepper


cucumber diced in a bowl

                       

                                                     Partially peel cucumber, remove seeds, and chop. 


diced cucumbers and tomatoes in a glass bowl


                                                                 Chop the tomato and add to bowl


Diced cucumbers, and tomatoes in a bowl, with chopped green onion added on top


                                                               Chop green onion and add to bowl 


Diced cucumbers, tomatoes, chopped green onion in a glass bowl with Italian dressing added

                   

                                             Add italian dressing, salt and pepper to taste, mix and enjoy! 


          ** optional**  If you wish you can add cheese, and whatever dried herbs your family enjoys


                           I hope you enjoy it! Be sure to check back for the next recipe of the week!