Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe (15 Minute Fresh Summer Side Dish)
Looking for an easy summer side dish? This cucumber tomato salad is crisp, flavorful, and tossed in a homemade Italian dressing that comes together in minutes.
Servings 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers (halved then thinly sliced, English or garden cucumbers)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved or 3 to 4 medium tomatoes, chopped)
- ½ large red onion (thinly sliced or white, yellow, Vidalia onion)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Slice the cucumbers, halve the tomatoes, thinly slice the onion, and finely chop the parsley.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and parsley.
- Make the dressing: In a mason jar or container with a lid, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, and ground black pepper. Put on the lid and shake until well blended.
- Toss and serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld even more.
Notes
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
- Red Wine Vinegar - Apple cider vinegar can be used if that’s what you have on hand.
- Cucumbers - I prefer to use English cucumbers or garden cucumbers, but if you have another type you like to use, then use those. Persian cucumbers work great too, but you will have use 6 to 8 since they are tiny.
- Onions - This recipe calls for red onion, but white, yellow, or Vidalia onions work too.
- Granulated Sugar - Can be replaced with honey or brown sugar.
- Fresh Garlic - When I run out of fresh garlic, I use garlic powder and it tastes great!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Slice the onions thin so they don’t overpower the salad
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
