Description
A refreshing and easy cucumber tomato salad made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect as a healthy summer side dish.
Ingredients
1 English cucumber, sliced into half rounds
10 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, dill, and/or basil (optional)
Instructions
1. Trim the ends of the cucumber, halve lengthwise, and slice into 1/4-inch half rounds.
2. Place cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion in a medium bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
5. Stir in fresh herbs if using.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1–2 hours to enhance flavor before serving.
Notes
Soak red onions in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.
Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber Tomato Salad, easy vegetable side, simple fresh salad, summer salad recipe, healthy side dish