Description
If you’re looking for a simple, fresh, and healthy side dish, this Cucumber Tomato Salad is the answer! Loaded with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, vibrant red onions, and fresh herbs — all tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Ready in under 15 minutes and perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 large English cucumber, diced or thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh garlic, minced)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2. Combine the Vegetables: Add the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh herbs to a large salad bowl.
3. Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately or chill for 15-30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
Choose ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
Use English or Persian cucumbers for crispness.
Prep the salad ahead but add dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg