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This fresh cucumber tomato salad is the perfect side dish for summer picnics, backyard BBQs, church potlucks, and easy family dinners. Made with simple ingredients and a light homemade dressing.

Cucumber Tomato Salad

This fresh cucumber tomato salad is light, refreshing, and full of simple garden-fresh flavor. Made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a light homemade dressing, this easy side dish is perfect for BBQs, picnics, potlucks, and summer dinners.

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, cucumber, picnic, tomato
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumbers sliced
  • 3 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until combined.
  4. Sprinkle with feta cheese if desired.
  5. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Recipe Notes

English cucumbers work especially well because they have fewer seeds.
Chill the salad before serving for a more refreshing flavor.
Add avocado, olives, or chickpeas for extra texture and flavor.
For best results, serve shortly after adding the dressing.