Cucumber Tomato Salad
This Cucumber Tomato Salad is cool, crunchy, and perfectly tangy with a light olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing.
Ingredients
Fresh Vegetable Base
- 3 cups ripe tomatoes, cut into small wedges about 5 to 6 medium or 3 to 4 large tomatoes
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced into half moons about 1 large English cucumber or a few Persian cucumbers
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced into quarter moons
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Simple Tangy Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the tomatoes and cucumber. Cut the tomatoes into small, even wedges and slice the cucumber into half moons of similar thickness. Thinly slice the red onion into quarter moons. Finely chop the fresh dill and parsley.
- Place the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, dill, and parsley into a large mixing bowl. Gently toss to evenly distribute the herbs throughout the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper until the dressing is fully blended and slightly thickened.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Avoid overmixing to keep the tomatoes intact and the texture crisp.
- Serve immediately for the freshest texture, or refrigerate for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld slightly without becoming watery.
Notes
For best texture, add the dressing and salt shortly before serving to prevent excess moisture. You can add crumbled feta, fresh mozzarella, diced avocado, or sliced olives for variation. Store chopped vegetables and dressing separately if preparing ahead. Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though the vegetables may release additional liquid.
Nutrition Facts
Amounts per serving. Serving size noted in recipe above.- Calories: 125
- Fat: 10.5g
- Protein: 1.6g
- Total Carbs: 7.3g
- Net Carbs: 5.2g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 4.5g