Here’s a fresh, classic Cucumber Tomato Salad—crisp, juicy, and perfect as a side for almost any meal 🥒🍅
🥒🍅 Cucumber Tomato Salad
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced or diced
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved)
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional add-ins:
- Feta cheese
- Olives
- Avocado
- Pinch of oregano
Instructions
- Combine vegetables
- Add cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and herbs to a bowl.
- Make dressing
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), salt, and pepper.
- Toss & serve
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill 10–15 minutes for more flavor.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Creamy version: Add a spoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Mediterranean: Add feta, olives, and oregano
- Sweet touch: Add a pinch of sugar or drizzle of honey
- Extra crunch: Add sliced bell peppers or radishes
Perfect with grilled meats, fish, sandwiches, or as a light lunch on its own.
If you want, I can also share:
- 🇬🇷 Greek cucumber tomato salad
- 🥛 Creamy dill cucumber tomato salad
- 🌶️ Spicy chili-lime version
- 🍋 Middle Eastern-style salad
Just tell me 😊
