Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cucumber tomato salad is so good because it’s refreshingly light and hydrating, making it the perfect dish for hot summer days. Packed with crisp cucumbers and a tangy dressing, this salad is a delicious and healthy addition to any meal. Vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free!
This healthy cucumber salad is one of the most popular summer salads and with good reason. It’s light, refreshing, and the perfect side dish for any meal.
Though summer is the time most people make this delicious veggie salad, I am not convinced that it really should be. Since cucumbers are usually available all year, any time should be a great time for this dish. If you’re looking for more cucumber recipes, try these Cucumber Sandwiches and our vegan tzatziki sauce.
Reasons I love this vegan salad
- Fresh and Refreshing: Cucumber tomato salad combines juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers, creating a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for hot weather and a great palate cleanser.
- Nutrient-Rich and Healthy: Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, this salad offers a nutritious boost while being low in calories, making it an excellent choice for a healthy diet.
- Quick and Easy to Prepare: With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, cucumber tomato salad is an easy and convenient option for a delicious and wholesome meal or side dish.
Ingredients you’ll need
- Cucumbers- English cucumbers or American are good options.
- Tomatoes- I like to slice cherry tomatoes because they are sweet, but Roma tomatoes will also work well.
- Onion- Purple or red onion adds flavor and color.
- Vinegar- It adds a zesty kick. Substitution options could be lemon juice or most varieties of vinegar flavors.
- Sweetener- Dry less-refined sugar is my preference like pure cane sugar or sucanat.
- Seasonings- Fresh dill, salt, and pepper create a simple and delicious flavor for this salad.
How to make cucumber tomato salad
The recipe card at the bottom of the page has the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions.
This dish is one of the simplest anyone can ever make. It’s just a matter of peeling and slicing vegetables and adding them to a bowl with spices and seasonings.
STEP #1: Dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion. Deseeding the cucumbers is optional. For those with diverticulitis who must avoid eating any type of seeds, deseeding is necessary. However, for those without this condition, the seeds actually contain lots of nutrition, so I leave mine in
I am often asked which knives I use personally, and I have to say that it is Victorinox. They are the same company that makes Swiss Army Knives and the quality is excellent.
STEP #2: Once the veggies are peeled and sliced, simply add the seasonings which consist of apple cider vinegar, water, sweetener, dill, salt, and pepper.
STEP #3: Place all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to make sure the seasonings are coating all of the cucumbers and tomatoes. Then it’s ready to serve.
It really is as simple as that, and absolutely no cooking is required. If you want a whole meal without any cooking, pair this cucumber salad with our chickpea avocado sandwiches for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Tips for making this healthy summer salad
- Thinly slicing the cucumber makes for a better dish, in my opinion.
- Sometimes I leave strips of the cucumber peel on to make it more colorful.
- If you like your salad sweeter, simply add an extra tablespoon of sweetener.
- Purple onion makes this an even more beautifully colored dish when taking it to a party.
- For even more flavor, make a day ahead of time to allow it to marinate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can easily customize cucumber tomato salad by adding ingredients like olives, avocado, or chickpeas. You can also experiment with different dressings, such as balsamic vinaigrette or a yogurt-based dressing, to suit your taste preferences.
Cucumber tomato salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. To keep it fresh, store the salad in an airtight container and add the dressing just before serving to prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy.
Cucumber tomato salad is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, offering health benefits such as improved hydration, better digestion, and enhanced immune support. It’s also low in calories, making it a great choice for weight management.
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Cucumber Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups cucumbers sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1/3 cup purple onion diced
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sweetener I use sucanat
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill dry dill works well too
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
Instructions
- Peel and slice cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and place in a large bowl.
- Add vinegar, water, sweetener, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients well.
- Serve immediately or allow to marinate for a few hours or overnight.
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Notes
- Thinly slicing the cucumber makes for a better dish, in my opinion.
- Sometimes I leave strips of cucumber peel on to make it more colorful.
- If you like your salad sweeter, simply add an extra tablespoon of sweetener.
- Purple onion makes this an even more beautifully colored dish when taking it to a party.
- For even more flavor, make a day ahead of time to allow it to marinate.
- Cucumber tomato salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. To keep it fresh, store the salad in an airtight container and add dressing just before serving to prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy.
Nutrition
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we never peel them, but you can peel them but we like the peel on the cucumbers
I do like to leave the peel on as well when the cucumbers are organic. Otherwise, I usually peel them. Leaving them on adds more fiber and beautiful color for the dish.