Sink your teeth into this crunchy and cool Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Onions, a colorful combination of healthy ingredients that can be served alongside a variety of meats or enjoyed on its own for lunch.
Why You Will Love This Recipe //
- This is the perfect crunchy side for a heavy main dish.
- It takes about 5 minutes to put together depending on how quickly you can slice your veggies.
- It is delicious on its own, but is also really good added into a wrap or pita bread as the crunchy salad.
Ingredients //
The Salad:
- 10 baby cucumbers, sliced
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, sliced into wheels
- 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
The Dressing:
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tsp mixed dried herbs
- salt and pepper
How to Make // The Steps
Step 1: To make the dressing, pour the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, herbs and salt and pepper into a jar and mix together.
Step 2: Combine the sliced tomatoes, cucumber and onions into a bowl.
Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss until combined.
What To Serve With Cucumber and Tomato Salad //
Vegetarian Feta Burger with Tzatziki Sauce – This juicy burger is my ideal dinner — not only is it a delicious vegetarian dish, but it takes very little time to make. And the yogurt sauce is such a nice add-on!
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spinach – Inside this juicy chicken breast lies a flavorful mixture of spinach, ricotta, and herbs, creating a dish that is both delicious and nutritious.
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Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers – Delicious, savory, and comforting flavors steal the show with this Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers recipe. This meal is sure to fill you up and please your taste buds!
FAQs //
Yes, feel free. I like to use baby cucumbers, they are the most crunchy and add a really nice bite.
You can slice your tomatoes, cucumbers and onions a few hours in advance, but don’t mix in the dressing as that tends to make the tomatoes go a little soft.
Yes, fresh herbs are really nice to use in this one. I would suggest dill, parsley or basil.
How To Store Cucumber and Tomato Salad //
Drain any excess liquid from the salad. Put it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Beyond that, the vegetables will start to turn mushy and lose their freshness. I don’t recommend freezing the salad; the high water content in the veggies will lead to them turning to mush upon thawing.
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 10 baby cucumbers sliced
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes sliced into wheels
- ¼ red onion finely sliced
The Dressing:
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tsp mixed dried herbs
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Make your dressing – Mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper in a jar.
- Combine the sliced tomatoes, cucumber, and onions in a bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss until combined.
