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A vibrant cucumber tomato salad with sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and chopped herbs tossed in a light vinaigrette.

cucumber tomato salad

A crisp and refreshing cucumber tomato salad that actually stays crunchy — the secret is salting your cucumbers first. Light, tangy, and ready in 15 minutes, it’s perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or quick summer dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side dish Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean American Greek
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 whole English cucumbers - sliced into half-moons
  • 3 medium Fresh tomatoes - cut into chunks
  • ½ medium Red onion -thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh dill - chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley -chopped
  • 3 tablespoon Extra virgin - olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar - or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice - freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic - minced
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt - for salting cucumbers
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - freshly ground
  • optional Feta cheese olives, basil - for variations

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For tossing all ingredients)
  • 1 Sharp Knife (For slicing cucumbers and tomatoes)
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Whisk or fork (For mixing the dressing)
  • 1 Measuring Spoons (To measure vinegar, oil, and seasoning)

Method
 

  1. 1 Prep the Cucumbers – Slice cucumbers into half-moons (about ¼ inch thick). Sprinkle generously with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out water. T
    A glass bowl of sliced cucumbers sprinkled with coarse salt, prepared for marinating or seasoning.
  2. 2 Pat Cucumbers Dry – Use paper towels to blot away excess moisture before mixing.
  3. 3 Prep the Other Vegetables – Cut tomatoes into bite-sized chunks, slice the red onion thinly, and chop dill and parsley.
  4. 4 Make the Dressing – In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  5. 5 Combine Everything – In a large bowl, toss together the cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and herbs. Pour dressing over and mix gently with your hands or a spoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 310mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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