Description
Easy Tomato Cucumber Salad is a refreshing summer side dish made with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onion, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette. It’s light, healthy, and bursting with bright, herby flavor—perfect for picnics, BBQs, and everyday meals.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
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5 large tomatoes, quartered (about 750 g)
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1 English cucumber, peeled and sliced (about 300 g)
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½ large red onion, sliced (about 75 g)
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (8 g)
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2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (8 g)
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1 pinch kosher salt
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1 pinch black pepper
For the Vinaigrette Dressing:
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½ cup olive oil (120 ml)
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¼ cup red wine vinegar (60 ml)
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1 tsp kosher salt (5 g)
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1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
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1 garlic clove, minced
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½ tsp honey or brown sugar (optional) (2.5 g)
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1 tsp dried oregano (1 g)
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
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In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and honey or sugar until well combined.
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Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
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Cover and let sit at room temperature for 1–3 hours to develop flavor.
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Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Use peak-season tomatoes for the best taste.
Let the salad rest for at least an hour before serving.
Add feta or mozzarella for a creamy element.
Can substitute basil for cilantro if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / American