Food & Cooking Recipes Salad Recipes Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Basil Dressing Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 27, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 8 Celebrate the end of summer with this fresh tomato-cucumber salad with basil dressing. Ingredients 3 beefsteak tomatoes, cored, each cut into 8 wedges 1 English cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar Salt and ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup chopped fresh basil Directions Cut each tomato wedge into four pieces; cut cucumber into 3/4-inch chunks. In a bowl, whisk vinegar with 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, oil, and basil. Add tomatoes and cucumber; toss gently. Cook's Notes If you make this salad ahead of time, add the basil just before serving. Rate it Print