Description
This Classic Cucumber Tomato Salad is a light, refreshing dish made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, onions, and herbs tossed in a simple homemade vinaigrette. It's perfect as a side for any meal or as a healthy option for meal prep.
Ingredients
3 cups English cucumber, chopped (about 1 ½ medium cucumbers)
1 ½ cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
½ medium onion, thinly sliced (white or purple)
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp minced garlic
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped cucumbers, halved tomatoes, sliced onion, dill, and parsley.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and gently toss to combine and coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad until ready to serve. Serve chilled for best flavor.
Notes
For a Mediterranean twist, substitute dill with basil.
Add crumbled feta or avocado for a creamier texture.
Toss in red wine vinegar or lemon juice for extra tang.
Make it a main dish by adding cooked quinoa, chickpeas, or protein like grilled chicken or tuna.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Do not freeze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg