Cucumber tomato salad

Here’s a fresh, classic cucumber tomato salad—crisp, simple, and perfect with almost any meal 🥒🍅

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Cucumber Tomato Salad

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers, sliced

• 3–4 ripe tomatoes, chopped or wedged

• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

• 2–3 tbsp olive oil

• 1–2 tbsp vinegar (red wine or apple cider)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional add-ins

• Fresh dill or parsley

• Crumbled feta cheese

• A pinch of oregano

• Lemon juice instead of vinegar

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Instructions

1. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion to a bowl.

2. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar.

3. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Toss gently and let sit 10–15 minutes for best flavor.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

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Tips & Variations

• Creamy version: Add a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt

• Mediterranean style: Add olives and feta

• Sweet balance: A pinch of sugar or a drizzle of honey

• Extra crunch: Add sliced bell peppers

If you’d like, I can share a Southern-style, Middle Eastern, or vinegar-only version too.