Albaniantomatocucumbersalad Recipes

ALBANIAN TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and peppers in a mixing bowl and toss.
• Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and season with salt to taste. Garnish with olives and cheese.

ALBANIAN TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Toast almonds or sesame seeds in a dry skillet for 3 minutes or so, stirring and watching carefully so as not to burn. Set aside.
• Add lettuce, red onion, black olives, green bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, mushrooms(if using) and Feta cheese to large serving bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, dried oregano, paprika, fresh lemon juice, and ground black pepper.
• Pour vinaigrette over vegetables and serve immediately.

TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle salt over cucumber; toss gently and let stand 30 minutes.
• Drain cucumber slices and press dry between paper towels.
• Combine cucumber, green pepper, onions& tomatoes.
• Combine vinegar and next 6 ingredients in a jar.
• Shake vigorously.
• Drizzle over vegetables; toss gently.

TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape out seeds.
• Cut halves diagonally into 1/2-inch-wide pieces.
• Place in large bowl with red onions. Add vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour; toss occasionally.
• Add tomatoes, mint and oil to cucumber mix and toss to blend.
• Season with salt and pepper.