Description
Cucumber Tomato Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that embodies the essence of summer. This easy-to-make salad combines crisp cucumbers and juicy vine tomatoes, creating a delightful medley of textures and flavors. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light side at dinner, this no-cook recipe highlights the freshness of vegetables without any fuss. Tossed in a simple herb-infused vinaigrette with olive oil and red wine vinegar, it’s not only delicious but also healthy and low in calories. Whether served alongside grilled meats or atop crostini for an appetizer, this salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 8 small vine cocktail tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- 1/4 red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 pinch brown sugar
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 pinches pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 squeeze lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 2 teaspoons fresh, chopped)
Instructions
- Cut each tomato into wedges and halve them.
- Slice the cucumber lengthwise, then cut into 1/4" pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings in a measuring cup.
- Pour dressing over salad mix; stir gently to coat.
- Cover and let sit for 1-6 hours before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg