This cucumber tomato salad is a classic recipe with fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and red onions tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. It’s easy to make for a summer side!
I love refreshing salad recipes with summer produce! This Caprese salad recipe, creamy cucumber salad recipe and corn and tomato salad are other favorites.
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Easy Tomato Cucumber Salad
Potlucks salads are one of my favorite recipes to bring to a BBQ and this cucumber and tomato salad is a quick and easy favorite as well as broccoli salad with bacon, pasta salad with Italian dressing, macaroni salad and loaded potato salad.
Summertime is right around the corner and you better believe this easy cucumber tomato salad will be be made on a regular basis! Tossed with a homemade vinaigrette and feta cheese, it’s the perfect summer salad recipe with fresh seasonal veggies.
How to Make Cucumber Tomato Salad
This simple recipe for tomato and cucumber salad is a great way to use up fresh garden veggies and it incorporates lots of cucumbers, which are my kids’ favorite vegetable.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a bowl, whisk to combine and set aside.
- Add cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, parsley and feta in a medium-sized bowl.
- Pour dressing over the top and toss until combined.
Variations
- Add in extras like olives, chickpeas or sliced avocado
- Swap out the parsley with fresh basil or dill
- Use balsamic vinegar instead of red wine vinegar
- Substitute mozzarella balls for crumbled feta
- Grape tomatoes can be swapped with cherry tomatoes.
- Mix in cooked pasta or grilled chicken to bulk it up (you may want to make more dressing)
Tips for the Best Cucumber and Tomato Salad
- Look for fresh veggies. This dish is perfect to make in the summer, when cucumbers and tomatoes are in their peak season. Look for tomatoes that have a sweet smell, are bright red in color and give just a little when you press into them. Ripe cucumbers should have a medium to dark green skin and should feel firm to touch.
- Slice evenly. When slicing the vegetables, make sure to dice them into similar size pieces. This way you get the most flavor in every bite. I like to slice my grape tomatoes in half and then quarter the cucumbers with a pairing knife. I also peel some skin off of the cucumbers, but not all.
- Let marinate. After tossing the salad in the dressing, make sure to let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes prior to serving. The longer it marinates, the more flavor it will have.
Make Ahead and Storage
While this tomato-cucumber salad does taste best the day you make it, you can store it an airtight container and keep in fridge for up to 3 days.
Make sure to give it a big stir before enjoying. You might also want to drain some of the juices if the mixture is getting a little too watery.
More fresh summer salads we love include this strawberry spinach salad, orzo salad and Greek salad.
More Fresh Summer Salads
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Cucumber Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cucumbers , quartered
- ½ pint grape tomatoes , halved
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 3 Tablespoons chopped parsley (or basil)
- 1-2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- S&P, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and oregano in a small bowl. Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, parsley and feta in a medium-sized bowl.
- Then pour the vinaigrette over the top and toss until combined. Add more feta, parsley and S&P to taste. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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FAQs
If you are using a garden cucumber that has a thick skin with a waxy coating, it’s best peeled before adding it to the salad. Persian or English cucumbers have a thin skin with a mild flavor, so they can just be washed, cut and used in the salad.
This is a great side dish for all your summer parties and entertaining as it goes with just about anything. Serve it with anything from grilled shrimp to even BBQ pulled pork!
Categorized as: 4th of July, American, Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Wow, this salad is so great! the feta cheese brings the tang to the dish, the red wine vinegar and herbs finish it off with the best flavors. so great!
So good! Easy to make, and everyone loved it! My family kept having more servings until it was all gone!
I tried this, and our family really enjoyed the fresh vegetables even the ones who didn’t care for tomatoes, liked it as well. This will be a keeper in my recipes. Thanks Darlene😊
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! :)
So delicious and refreshing – the perfect summer side dish!
This salad recipe was perfect for our picnic last weekend!!
What an amazing salad! This looks so good!
You nailed it in the name! It does look like the best!
That sounds perfect, so crispy fresh!
I love everything about this salad. It’s perfect for picnic season!
This is a must have! Easy and delicious!
This certainly looks just like the best! I love it!
I love this! I love the play on the Greek salad! Such a wonderful summer snack, I can’t wait to start making this!
This is the perfect go-to summer dish! No potluck or BBQ is complete without this salad!