This Cucumber Tomato Salad is fresh, healthy, and packed with flavor! Made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and garden-inspired flavors, it’s perfect for a light lunch, potluck, brunch, or easy side dish. This refreshing salad comes together quickly and is naturally low carb and gluten free, making it a great option for just about any meal or lifestyle.
Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
During the week I make an effort to try and eat salads as much as possible. I’m always trying to switch up my salads because I can get pretty tired of them. That’s when I rely on inspiration for new recipes.
This recipe came about because of my love for fresh and delicious flavors from the garden. I was walking through the produce isle when inspiration came to me for this salad. The flavors in this salad are the perfect blend of salty and sweet. The dressing for this salad is a perfect marriage to bring the salad together.
Why I LOVE this recipe!
- Fresh & Flavorful – Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a simple dressing make every bite refreshing and delicious.
- Quick to Make – This easy salad comes together in just minutes with simple, everyday ingredients.
- Perfect for Summer – Great for BBQs, potlucks, cookouts, brunches, or an easy side dish on hot days.
- Easy cleanup – Just one bowl and one cutting board needed to put this together. Minimal dish recipes are my favorite ones!
Ingredients + Substitutions
- English Cucumber – Crisp and refreshing with fewer seeds than regular cucumbers. You can substitute garden cucumbers if needed, but peeling and removing some seeds is recommended.
- Roma Tomatoes – These hold up well in the salad and add great flavor without too much extra liquid. Cherry, grape tomatoes or vine-ripened tomatoes can also work.
- Red Onion – Adds the perfect sharp bite and color. For a milder flavor, soak the sliced onion in cold water for 10 minutes before adding.
- Red Wine Vinegar – Gives the salad its classic tangy flavor. White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be used in a pinch if you’re short on dressing ingredients.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Balances the acidity and brings everything together with a smooth, rich flavor.
- Salt & Pepper – Simple seasonings that enhance all the fresh flavors in the salad.
Make sure to see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full quantities and ingredients list.
Recipe Step by Step
I am going to highlight a few key steps in the recipe here, but make sure to jump down to the recipe card for comprehensive instructions on how to make Cucumber Tomato Salad.
Cut the cucumbers and tomatoes in half and remove the seeds.
Cut each into roughly 1″ chunks.
Finely slice the red onion into half moons and combine all of the vegetables in a large bowl.
Combine all of the veggies in a large bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and then pour over the veggies and toss to coat.
What to Serve with Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cucumber Salad is a great side dish and light lunch. I will share with you a few of my favorite ideas.
- Baked Chicken Parmesan
- BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza
- Creamy Pesto Chicken
- Grilled Chicken or Steak
- Creamy Cajun Chicken
- Or check out any of my baked chicken recipes here!
This should get you started on a great easy and delicious meal! If you have another favorite way to serve this, let me know in the comments. I would love to try it out next time I make it!
Cucumber Tomato Salad Leftovers
If you have leftovers after making this recipe, then it is your lucky day! They save and reheat well, and can make the start of another delicious dish (like a wrap!).
You can keep this salad in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. I think this salad is even better the second day because the flavors have marinated a little.
What dressing goes on a Cucumber Tomato Salad?
A simple vinaigrette made of olive oil and vinegar is the most common dressing for a cucumber tomato salad.
Is Cucumber Tomato Salad gluten free?
YES! This recipe is naturally gluten free, just make sure you check all your labels before you use the items.
More EASY Side Dish Recipes
If you enjoyed this recipe, I really hope you will take a moment to grab a few more easy recipes for another busy night!
You can check out all of my easy side dish recipes here, or see a few of our readers favorite recipes below.
If you do get a chance to try it, I would love it if you let me know! You can leave me a comment below, or if you post a picture on Instagram, make sure to tag me @easyfamilyrecipes so that I can see what you are cooking up! It makes my day to see others enjoying the recipes that I share!
Classic Cucumber Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb English cucumber
- 1/5 lb Roma Tomatoes, seeded (6-8)
- 1 red onion
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cut the cucumbers and tomatoes in half and remove the seeds. Cut each into roughly 1″ chunks. Finely slice the red onion into half moons and combine all of the vegetables in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper and then pour over the veggies and toss to coat.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight, then toss and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Leave a Reply