This cucumber tomato salad recipe is as easy and healthy as it is delicious. Crisp cucumber, ripe tomatoes, red onions, and feta cheese are tossed together and then topped with a tangy red wine vinegar vinaigrette for a boost of flavor.
We all know salads are good for us and a great way to increase our vegetable intake. Unfortunately, we also all know that they can be boring. At least, they were. We love making this cucumber tomato salad because it's so flavorful and has a healthy side that we can serve with almost anything.
This recipe was inspired by our other cucumber salad recipe on this site. We wanted to make a lighter, healthier version, and this one delivered. We love to pair it with our sheet pan chicken and veggies, beef stroganoff, or marry me chicken tortellini.
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Why You'll Love This Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
- It only uses a few simple ingredients.
- It's a quick and easy recipe you can have on the table in minutes.
- It's as delicious as it is healthy.
- It's a great way to up your vegetable intake easily an with a ton of flavor.
Ingredients
For the Cucumber Tomato Salad
- English cucumber - sliced
- Large tomatoes - diced
- Red onion - sliced
- Fresh parsley - chopped
- Feta cheese - large crumbles
For the Vinaigrette
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Garlic - minced
- Black pepper
- Salt
See the recipe card below for exact quantities.
Flavor Variations and Substitutions
- Use different onions to change the flavor profile of the salad.
- Use cherry tomatoes for a different look and mouthfeel.
- Bleu cheese will work in place of feta cheese.
- If you don't like feta cheese, simply leave it out.
- Try balsamic vinegar in the dressing.
If you love healthy, delicious, and unexpected salads like this, you'll enjoy our strawberry spinach salad recipe.
How to Make This Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
Combine the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
Add the cucumber salad ingredients to a large bowl.
Toss the salad with the dressing and chill before serving.
Hint
It's important to chill the salad before serving so the flavors can meld fully.
Storage
Keep your cucumber tomato salad refrigerated at all times and place any remaining salad back into the fridge immediately after serving it. We don't recommend freezing this salad.
What to Serve with This Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
This lighter version of cucumber salad is bright and flavorful, making it an excellent side to amost any main course.
Top Tips
- Slice the cucumber and onions into relatively uniform sizes.
- If you use grape tomatoes, slice them in half.
- Add the dressing ingredients to a bottle and shake vigorously if you prefer.
- Give your salad at least 30 minutes in the fridge to allow the flavors to meld.
- DO NOT freeze this salad. It will become a watery mess when it defrosts.
FAQ
English cucumbers are also called seedless, greenhouse, burpless, or European cucumbers. They're a long, straight variety with very few seeds, making them excellent for salads.
If you use cucumbers other than English cucumbers, you could end up with more moisture in your cucumber salad. Traditional cucumbers have a larger center seed area and more liquid.
Always use English cucumbers to reduce the number of seeds and moisture. In addition, place your diced tomatoes on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess liquid.
Vinaigrettes can take a little time to mix, as the mixture has to emulsify. Whisk vigorously for a few minutes, and it will come together.
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Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Cucumber Tomato Salad Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber sliced
- 3 large tomatoes diced
- ¾ cup red onion sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 6 ounces feta cheese large crumbles
Salad Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Mix until well combined and set aside.
- Add the remaining ingredients to a large bowl and pour salad dressing over the top. Toss until coated.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.
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