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    Tomato Cucumber Salad (with Recipe Video 🎥)

    Published: May 23, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 14 Comments

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    TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD

    A refreshing tomato-cucumber salad. This salad is made of fresh produce, herbs, and seasoned with a basic homemade dressing. It's so easy to make, quick, and affordable.

    This colorful tomato cucumber salad is the perfect side dish to accompany any meal. It's so light yet flavorful! The ultimate summertime salad, potluck, or party dish any time of year.

    Light Tomato Cucumber Salad with 3-Ingredients Homemade Salad Dressing:

    In this recipe, you will also be learning how to make the best healthy salad dressing at home with just three ingredients!

    Jump to:
    • Light Tomato Cucumber Salad with 3-Ingredients Homemade Salad Dressing:
    • The Best Ingredients for a Salad:
    • Homemade Salad Dressing:
    • Check Out More Salad Dressing or Dipping Sauce Recipes:
    • Can it be made in advance?
    • How to Store Leftover Salad? For how long?
    • What Type of Cucumber for this Salad?
    • What Type of Tomato for this Salad?
    • Check Out More Salad Recipes:
    • Customize your Salad:
    • Serve this Salad with
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    The Best Ingredients for a Salad:

    This low carb salad is made of fresh ingredients that you can find in your own garden or local market.

    To make this Middle-Eastern salad, you will need fresh cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, mint, and parsley. Then, you will need olive oil, fresh lemon juice and red wine vinegar to make the best homemade salad dressing, a favorite of mine for sure.

    Tomato Cucumber Salad with Easy Ingredients
    The salad is dressed with a basic homemade salad dressing.

    Homemade Salad Dressing:

    This simple vinaigrette will provide a light and refreshing flavor to boost the taste of your cucumber tomato salad.

    Usually, you only dress your salad as you're going to eat it, or right before serving. But to make the best of this tomato-cucumber salad, you actually need to add the vinaigrette to the salad and let it sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. So, it's very similar to marinating. 🙂

    Middle Eastern Salad
    The perfect side dish for any kind of grilled meat or fish

    Check Out More Salad Dressing or Dipping Sauce Recipes:

    • THAI SALAD DRESSING (THAI PEANUT SAUCE)
    • MANGO SALAD DRESSING WITH LIME (NO SUGAR ADDED)
    • CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE (A CREAMY SALAD DRESSING)
    • BUTTERMILK DILL DRESSING WITH GREEK YOGURT
    • HONEY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE

    Can it be made in advance?

    Yes! You can make this salad ahead of time and put in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Or you can cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours but be sure not to add salt into the salad as it will make veggies sweat or releasing the juice.

    Cucumber Tomato Salad
    A very refreshing summer salad

    How to Store Leftover Salad? For how long?

    The leftover can be refrigerated for up to 1-2 days.

    What Type of Cucumber for this Salad?

    I personally used the Persian cucumber that I purchased from my local Trader's Joe to make this salad. An English cucumber will also be a good choice. Both of them can be used interchangeably in any recipe.

    I used 3 Persian cucumbers or about 2 cups diced. On average, English cucumber is about a foot long, while Persian cucumbers are only about 5-6 inches. That means if you are going to use an English cucumber, please use only one.

    Marinated Onion, Cucumber, Tomato in Red Wine Dressing
    You can make-ahead this salad!

    What Type of Tomato for this Salad?

    Any tomatoes such as Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, or sugar tomatoes can be used to make this salad.

    I only had sugar plum tomatoes available at home and used about 12 oz. They are very sweet, have a pleasing texture,  and flavorful. Perfect for salads and go-to-snacks.

    Check Out More Salad Recipes:

    • GREEN PAPAYA SALAD (SOM TAM) – A TASTY THAI STREET FOOD
    • KETO COBB SALAD WITH HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING
    • ELOTES MEXICANOS – MEXICAN CORN SALAD
    • CAPRESE SALAD – FRESH TOMATO, MOZZARELLA WITH BASIL
    • VEGETARIAN BROCCOLI SALAD – CREAMY AND CRUNCHY!
    • SOBA NOODLE SALAD RECIPE WITH ASIAN SALAD DRESSING
    Middle Eastern Tomato Salad
    A flavorful, healthy Middle-Eastern Salad

    Customize your Salad:

    The best thing about this tomato cucumber salad is that it’s customizable! Who doesn't love to build their own salad? The best salads are customized to your specific tastes!

    Here are some examples of how you can customize this salad:

    • To add extra protein, simply add feta cheese to it!
    • Swap the mint or parsley with other herbs of your choice, such as dill.

    Also, the homemade vinaigrette below is made with a very basic measurement so you can easily make a necessary adjustment if needed and according to your taste. If you love a punchier flavor, feel free to add extra red wine vinegar.

    Please keep in mind that the flavors will build up as you marinate this salad with the dressing (for at least 30 minutes). So, make sure to go easy on the vinegar!

    Serve this Salad with

    It pairs wonderfully with this Chicken Shawarma and Lamb Kofta Kebabs

    📖 Recipe

    Tomato Cucumber Salad
    5 from 7 votes

    Tomato Cucumber Salad

    Rika
    This colorful tomato cucumber salad is the perfect side dish to accompany any meal. It’s so light yet flavorful! The ultimate summertime salad, potluck, or party dish any time of year.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 91 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 12 oz cherry or sugar plum tomatoes , (halved, about 1½ cups)
    • 3 Persian cucumbers, (diced, about 2 cups)
    • 2 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
    • 5 mint leaves, (chopped)
    • ½ small red onion , (thinly sliced)

    Dressing:

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • salt and pepper , (to taste)

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium-size bowl. Combine cucumber, tomato, and red onion. Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
    • Add chopped parsley and mint. Stir to combine.
    • Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 278mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 682IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Tomato Cucumber Salad
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    1. Jen

      May 29, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      This looks delicious and pretty too! Those are two of my favorite veggies.

      Reply
    2. melissa chapman

      May 29, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like a different salad and so healthy sounding. I rarely put cucumbers in my salad so I have to try it your way.

      Reply
    3. Sara LaFountain

      May 30, 2020 at 7:29 am

      5 stars
      This salad was amazing! I made it to go with our BBQ last night and it was gone in minutes. So flavorful and perfect for a summer dinner.

      Reply
    4. Lynndee

      May 30, 2020 at 7:35 am

      Yum! That is my kind of salad. Love the fact that it is so easy and quick to prepare too. Saved your recipe.

      Reply
    5. Bolupe

      May 30, 2020 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      Looks so yummy! I'm saving your recipe for my garden parties this summer. It's great that I'll be able to prepare it 2 hours before and refrigerate it.

      Reply
    6. Rosemary

      May 30, 2020 at 8:37 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious and simple. I usually make a simple cucumber salad with no tomatoes and love it. I'll have to add tomatoes the next time I make it. A really refreshing salad.

      Reply
    7. Lizzie Lau

      May 30, 2020 at 8:54 pm

      This is my favorite kind of salad, crunchy instead of fluffy. I love it with feta and kalamata olives.

      Reply
    8. Helena

      May 31, 2020 at 2:08 am

      My favourite salad - super easy, vibrant colours and perfect crunch!

      Reply
    9. Tabitha Blue

      May 31, 2020 at 7:01 am

      Oh it looks so refreshing and perfect for summer!! Love salads like this!

      Reply
    10. Gervin Khan

      May 31, 2020 at 8:17 am

      Such an easy, quick and delicious salad recipe, will definitely do this for our dinner..

      Reply
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