Cucumber Tomato Salad

This cucumber tomato salad is my favorite simple salad recipe! It has crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes and red onion, all tossed in a tangy dressing. Quick and easy to make, it's the best refreshing summer salad recipe!

Prep Time

15 mins

Total Time

15 mins

Course

Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine

American

Servings

4 servings

Calories

99 kcal

INGREDIENTS

1 English cucumber no need to peel
10 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes halved
½ small red onion thinly sliced, about ½ cup
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon Kosher salt or fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, dill and/or basil optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Trim off the two ends of the cucumber and then halve it lengthwise. Then slice it into ¼-inch thick half rounds.
2 Place the cucumber, halved tomatoes and sliced red onion in a medium bowl.
3 To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
4 Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to mix.
5 Gently stir in the fresh herbs, if using. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for an hour or two to let the flavors meld together and then serve.

NUTRITION