TOMATO-AND-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH TARRAGON-AND-CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

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Tomato-and-Cucumber Salad With Tarragon-And-Champagne Vinaigrette image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pints (about 1 1/2 pounds) red or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
6 small kirby cucumbers, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1/2 cup chives, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 tablespoons minced tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
6-8 outer leaves from a head of green lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and chives and toss to coat. Add the tarragon and mint and toss again. Line a serving bowl with the lettuce leaves and transfer the salad to it. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 194, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 401 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

Time line treasures
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from the garden.


Harman Rager
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients, but they come together to create something really special.


Sanjit Das
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. The flavors really meld together overnight.


Orane Hall
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I loved this salad. The cucumbers and tarragon really balance out the flavor of the tomatoes.


Wahab Toheeb
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This salad is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the champagne vinaigrette adds a nice touch of sophistication.


kimberly corona
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The tomatoes and cucumbers are so refreshing, and the tarragon and champagne vinaigrette adds a nice touch of acidity.


v v v
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This is my new go-to summer salad. It's light, refreshing, and so easy to make.


bruce susel
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Andem Donovam Tchossi mauvin
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the bright flavors of the tomatoes and cucumbers, and the tarragon and champagne vinaigrette adds a nice touch of sophistication.


Lisa Hampson
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber salad, but this one is amazing! The tarragon and champagne vinaigrette really make it special.


Moaz GR
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, and tarragon is so refreshing, and the champagne vinaigrette adds a touch of elegance. I will definitely be making this again!