When you’re craving something fresh, crisp, and easy to prepare, this Cucumber Tomato Salad is a perfect choice. Juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, red onion, and fresh herbs are tossed with a bright homemade dressing for a simple side dish that comes together in minutes.
It’s especially refreshing on warm days, but there’s no reason to save it just for summer. Serve it with grilled meats, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, or your favorite family dinner.
Why You’ll Love This Salad
This simple combination has plenty going for it:
- Fresh, crisp, and refreshing
- Takes only minutes to prepare
- Requires no cooking
- Made with affordable everyday ingredients
- Naturally colorful
- Easy to customize
- Great for picnics, cookouts, and potlucks
- Delicious served chilled
The juicy tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers provide a wonderful contrast, 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 vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and seasonings to suit your taste.
How to Make Cucumber Tomato Salad
1. Prepare the Vegetables
Start by washing the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly.
Slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons, depending on the texture and appearance you prefer. Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the red onion.
If your tomatoes contain a lot of liquid or seeds, remove some of them before adding them to the salad. This will help keep the finished dish from becoming too watery.
2. Combine Everything
Place the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and dill in a large bowl.
Gently toss the ingredients together. Be careful not to mix too aggressively, as you don't want to crush the tomatoes.
3. Prepare the Dressing
Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey or sugar, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic to a small bowl or jar.
Whisk thoroughly or secure the lid on the jar and shake until the dressing is well blended.
Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
4. Dress the Salad
Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables.
Gently toss until the cucumbers and tomatoes are evenly coated.
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