This tomato cucumber salad is light and refreshing - perfect for a casual dinner or feeding a crowd at a potluck party.
by Christina Cherrier–Updated Jul 11, 2023
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By Christina Cherrier
Updated Jul 11, 2023
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Tomato Cucumber Salad – Light, cooling, and super refreshing, this tomato cucumber salad is perfect for a casual dinner or for feeding a crowd at a potluck party. It’s simple to make and packs a punch of fresh flavor. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the tomato-cucumber salad
For the salad:
- 5large tomatoes(tomatoes on the vine are best), quartered
- 1English cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 1/2large red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1pinchkosher salt +1pinchblack pepper
For the dressing:
- 1/2cup olive oil
- 1/4cupred wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt + 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1garlic cloves, minced
- 1teaspoon honey or brown sugar (optional for low-carb, Keto, or sugar free diets)
- 1teaspoon dried oregano
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Directions
1.To make the tomato-cucumber salad: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the salad: tomato, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and cilantro. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
2. To prepare the dressing, throw all of the dressing ingredients into a small bowl or a mason jar and whisk together vigorously, until well blended.
3. Pour the dressing over the veggies and toss gently. Cover the bowl with plastic and let sit at room temperature until ready to serve, for 1 to 3 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld together. Serve the tomato-cucumber salad when you’re ready, enjoy!
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Tips for the tomato cucumber salad recipe
This tomato cucumber saladis a refreshing dish that packs a punch of fresh flavor.
Add-in ideas for the tomato cucumber salad
You can add anything you like to make this cucumber tomato salad your own! For example: Sprinkle feta cheese crumbles, or fresh mozzarella cubes.Avocado, almond, dried cranberries, olives…
How to make this tomato cucumber salad ahead?
This tomato cucumber salad is freshest when you make it a couple hours before serving, but you can prep it ahead of time if necessary. Cut vegetables and store them separately in the refrigerator. Toss with the dressing when ready to serve.
How long to keep the tomato-cucumber salad leftovers?
You can keep the leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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Danielle
2022-08-13 21:52:38
I’m craving this salad right now, but I think I’ll go to the grocery store tomorrow. However, I’m not a big fan of sweets, what else do you recommend instead of the honey or brown sugar?
kim
2021-07-03 14:44:11
Delicious! Perfect with vine ripened tomatoes!
Marla
2021-06-20 22:40:22
This recipe taste like summer! It was amazing, fresh, pretty. Huge hit at Father’s Day dinner! So glad I made enough for leftovers! Thank you!
Nancy
2021-06-01 20:37:32
Excellent, so good I made it two nights in a row!!
CYNTHIA
2021-05-12 14:44:24
Just made this awesome salad! It is wonderful! I used honey quick was the perfect amount of sweetness and warmth. Thank you!!
Debbie J
2021-03-27 21:11:19
I made following the recipe exactly. I will use less olive oil next time. A bit too oily.
Vicki Burnett
2021-02-26 19:36:36
This tastes wonderful. I used a tsp of Monk Fruit Golden and added some Fetta for protein and it was just perfect.
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