Tomato Cucumber Salad is a refreshing side dish that packs a punch of fresh flavor. Brimming with the fresh tastes of ripe tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers tossed in a zesty herb dressing, this salad captures the vibrant essence of summer in every bite!
This easy-to-make side dish is perfect with Crock Pot Chicken Thighs and Air Fryer Baked Potatoes for a delicious family meal.
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This is my favorite cucumber salad and I have tried plenty! I went exactly by the recipe 2 times and my husband, grandson, and I love it! Thank you!
Ruth
When craving fresh food, this salad is one of the few things guaranteed to satisfy my taste buds. It’s bright, crisp, and full of garden-grown goodness.
Why You’ll Love This Salad
- It’s super simple: This salad has just three ingredients and a homemade dressing, and it can be whipped up in minutes.
- There are fresh flavors galore: There’s nothing like the natural flavors of ripe tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers enhanced with a hint of fresh herbs and a simple, zesty dressing.
- It goes with everything: I serve this salad with just about everything! It pairs wonderfully with grilled meats and sandwiches or can stand proudly as a healthy snack.
Tomato Cucumber Salad Ingredients
- Grape Tomatoes – Roma or cherry tomatoes are also great to use.
- English Cucumber – you can also use Kirby cucumbers.
- Red Onion – Vidalia onions or yellow onions can also be used.
- The Dressing – Olive Oil, balsamic vinegar (red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar can be substituted,) lemon juice (apple cider vinegar can also be used,) dried Italian seasoning, sugar, Kosher salt, fresh cracked black pepper.
How To Make Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Slice the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions and place them in a large bowl.
- Add all the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl or mason jar. Using a whisk, blend until well mixed or shake.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss.
Delicious Additions
This tomato cucumber salad recipe lends to all kinds of yummy ingredient additions.
- Vegetables – avocado, red or green bell pepper, celery, grilled corn, or green beans.
- Cheese – Feta cheese, mozzarella balls, or shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Dried or Fresh Herbs – fresh dill, parsley, basil, or dried oregano and thyme are all great choices.
- Proteins – grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon are all delicious in this salad.
Donya’s Success Tips
- The key to making this salad is picking out the best tomatoes and cucumbers in the grocery store. I’ve found that grape tomatoes have a sweet flavor and a meatier texture, making them excellent in salads.
- I use good olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, dried herbs, a pinch of sugar, and just the right amount of salt and pepper to combine all the flavors.
Can This Salad Be Made Ahead Of Time?
Yes, it sure can. Chop the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, then pour over about ¼ to ½ of the dressing and toss everything together. Store in an airtight container. When ready to serve, toss and add more dressing as needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions With Answers
Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
I do think the dressing makes this dressing extra special, but if you are in a pinch, you can use store-bought vinaigrette dressing,
What To Serve With Tomato Cucumber Salad
This versatile salad goes with so many lunch or dinner menus. I love serving it for lunch with Southern Ham Salad or classic Egg Salad.
It’s so good for dinner with Roasted Pork Tenderloin, London Broil or Sheet Pan Hamburger Steaks.
This cucumber tomato salad recipe is excellent with Roast Beef and Cheese Sandwiches or Jam Ham Sandwiches for picnics, and anytime you’re dining outdoors.
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Ingredients
- 1 pint grape tomatoes – sliced in half
- 1 English cucumber – sliced
- ½ medium red onion – thinly sliced
Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
Instructions
- Place tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in a large bowl, set aside.
- In a mixing cup or small bowl, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. Using a whisk, blend until well mixed. Pour dressing over tomatoes, cucumbers and onions. Toss salad.
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Notes
- Chop the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, then pour over about ¼ to ½ of the dressing and toss everything together. Store in an airtight container. When ready to serve, toss and add more dressing as needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Alexandra Jeffers
Made it exactly as written! Great recipe!
Thank you, Alexandra!
Perry Abet
I love this recipe, especially in summer which fresh cucumbers and tomatoes from our garden.
Mary M
Even in winter, I had some nice ripe Campari tomatoes, a seedless cucumber and red onion and made this super fresh delicious salad. I like a little more sweetness to the dressing, so I added about a teaspoon or so of honey.
Yummo!
Jenn
My family and I LOVE this sald. I added a bit more lemon juice for my personal taste but will be making it over and over
Beth
I love the vinaigrette.
Jan
Did you really use balsamic in this recipe? The picture does not look like you used balsamic. I followed the recipe exactly, & my cukes are practically black. Did you use white balsamic, perhaps? I was hoping for something lighter & brighter in flavor,
Donya
Hey there Jan!
I am so happy to hear you’re giving this recipe another try, I think you’re really going to like it once you find the right vinegar for you. I always say, the most important part of cooking is fine-tuning recipes to fit your own tastes and needs. I like to use balsamic vinegar in my dressing, either white balsamic or regular, it doesn’t normally leave color on my cucumbers. But, if you’re not a fan of the regular balsamic, you can try substituting white balsamic or red wine vinegar. If you’re going for ‘lighter and brighter’ flavors then I would recommend giving the red wine vinegar a try next time you make this recipe. Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe and your support, I hope this is helpful!
~Donya
Suzi Nabor
This recipe has all my husbands favorite vegetables! Can’t wait to hear his raves!
Donya
Hey there Suzi!
Thank you for your interest in this recipe! I completely agree with your husband, tomatoes and cucumbers make the PERFECT salad, I’m sure that he will love this salad! If you like this recipe, you should try my Creamy Tomato Cucumber Pasta Salad, it’s similar to this recipe but it has a different dressing, I think y’all would really like it. Thank you for your support, if you ever have any questions, please feel free to reach out!
~Donya
Dean
This is so delicious. The dressing is the best part- I will be using it on all my salads. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Donya
Hey there Dean!
Wow, thank you so very much for you kind words and this incredible rating! I am smiling right now reading this, so glad to hear you enjoy this salad, and I agree that the dressing is definitely the best part! Thank you so much for your support, if you ever have any questions about a recipe please feel free to ask!
Best,
~Donya
Bridget
Fantastic recipe! Simple recipe using always on hand ingredients made this a winner! Tasted fresh and light and the salad dressing is a keeper to use with any fresh vegetables- thanks for a great recipe I will use again and again.
Donya
Hey there Bridget!
My goodness you’re too kind! Thank you so much for your sweet words and your terrific rating! I am thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe, it’s one of those quick and easy recipes that are just dependable. Let me know if you ever have any questions about other recipes, thank you so much for your support! Have a great rest of your day!
~Donya
Estee
I made this today and since I don’t use oil I subbed it with veggie broth and I added some parsley. It’s wonderful ❤️.
Donya
Hey there Estee!
Thank you so much for your phenomenal rating and your sweet comment! It sounds like you made some delicious changes, it’s always best to make it exactly how’d you want to eat it. I really appreciate your support, thank you!
~Donya