Cucumber Tomato Salad

 


When you want a fresh, colorful side dish without spending much time in the kitchen, this Cucumber Tomato Salad is an easy favorite. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onion, fresh herbs, and a bright homemade dressing come together in just minutes.

It's light and refreshing enough for warm-weather meals, yet versatile enough to serve alongside dinner any time of year. Pair it with grilled chicken, burgers, fish, sandwiches, kebabs, or your favorite barbecue dishes.

Why You'll Love This Salad

This simple salad has everything you want in an easy side:

  • Fresh, crisp vegetables
  • Quick and easy preparation
  • No cooking required
  • Budget-friendly ingredients
  • Bright, colorful presentation
  • Easy to customize
  • Great for picnics and potlucks
  • Delicious served chilled

The cool crunch of cucumber pairs beautifully with sweet, juicy tomatoes, while the tangy dressing brings all the flavors together.

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 2 large cucumbers, sliced or chopped
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, optional

For the Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced

Feel free to adjust the lemon juice, vinegar, and seasonings to suit your taste.

How to Make Cucumber Tomato Salad

1. Prepare the Vegetables

Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes well.

Slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons. Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, and thinly slice the red onion.

If your tomatoes contain a lot of liquid, remove some of the seeds and excess juice. This will help keep the salad from becoming too watery.

2. Combine the Ingredients

Place the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and dill in a large mixing bowl.

Toss everything gently to distribute the ingredients evenly without breaking up the tomatoes.

3. Prepare the Dressing

Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic to a small bowl or jar.

Whisk well, or seal the jar and shake until the dressing is thoroughly combined.

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

4. Add the Dressing

Pour the dressing over the vegetables.

Gently toss until the cucumber and tomato pieces are evenly coated.

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