Description
A fresh and vibrant Cucumber Tomato Salad that combines crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect as a light side dish or a refreshing appetizer, this salad is quick to prepare and ideal for warm weather meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 English cucumber, unpeeled
- 10 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt or fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, dill, and/or basil
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber: Trim the ends of the cucumber, halve it lengthwise, and slice into ¼-inch thick half rounds to create bite-sized pieces that are easy to eat.
- Combine vegetables: In a medium bowl, mix the sliced cucumber, halved tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion ensuring an even distribution for balanced flavor.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the ingredients are well emulsified and combined.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly with the dressing for maximum flavor.
- Add fresh herbs (optional): If desired, gently stir in freshly chopped parsley, dill, and/or basil to add an aromatic and fresh herbal note to the salad.
- Serve or chill: Enjoy the salad immediately for a crisp bite or chill it in the refrigerator for an hour to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of feta cheese or olives.
- Use whatever fresh herbs you prefer or have on hand.
- Adjust honey in the dressing for desired sweetness.
- This salad stores well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days but is best fresh.
- To reduce salt, adjust the salt quantity according to dietary needs.
