08/21/2026
We are at the HEIGHT of TOMATO season so take advantage. Here's an easy and quick summertime Cucumber Tomato Salad recipe: (and see you tomorrow at Houlton Community Market! 8:30 - 12:30)
1 – 2 cucumbers, quartered lengthwise & cut crosswise into ½” pieces (about 2 ¼ c)
1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
3/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
4 med tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 c)
3 T finely chopped fresh parsley, dill, or mint leaves
2 Tred or white wine vinegar
1 T extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Place chopped cucumber and sliced red onion in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with 3/4 tsp salt and toss to combine. Let sit for 20 minutes.
Pour off any liquid from the cucumber mixture. Add tomatoes, finely chopped fresh herb leaves, 2T red wine vinegar, 1T extra-virgin olive oil, and toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
