This Cucumber Tomato Salad recipe is a classic Summer side dish that’s filled with sliced cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and thinly sliced onions, then tossed in a light and refreshing vinaigrette dressing.
Serve this delicious cucumber tomato onion salad with any grilled meats, baked salmon, chicken kabobs or even my favorite pork tenderloin.
This year I am attempting to grow 4 different varieties of cucumbers in my garden. I’m so obsessed with this simple and easy recipe that I’m going to need a LOT of cucumbers to satisfy my cravings.
Best Cucumbers for A Salad?
In my opinion, the best cucumbers to use in a salad like this are English cucumbers. This is because the peels are nice and thin and the seeds are also really small and easy to eat.
*If you don’t have English cucumbers, you can easily use regular cucumbers and use a vegetable peeler to remove the tough skin on the outside.
*If the seeds are too coarse, feel free to scoop them out before chopping and adding to the salad.
Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad
There really is no wrong time to make this bright and flavorful salad, but when the cucumbers and tomatoes are in peak season (Summer time), that’s when this lovely side dish recipe shines.
Ingredients Needed
Here’s the basic list of ingredients you’ll need in order to make this delicious Cucumber and tomato salad recipe. As always, you can find the full list of ingredients located in the printable recipe card below.
- English Cucumbers – no peeling needed
- Grape or Cherry Tomatoes – halved
- Onion – use either white or purple onion, very thinly sliced
- Fresh Herbs – dill and parsley make this salad pop
How To Make Cucumber Salad
Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and herbs in a large bowl.
Place the dressing ingredients (see below) in a small mason jar and shake.
Dressing for Cucumber Salad
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