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Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe

Today's cucumber tomato salad makes a refreshingly delicious snack or side dish. In less than 10 minutes, you'll have a colorful bowl of salad bursting with wonderfully savory and tangy flavors!
  • prep TIME 7 mins
  • total TIME 7 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber tomato salad, cucumber tomato salad recipe, how to make cucumber tomato salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 125 kcal

Ingredients (9)

  • 12 oz cucumber sliced
  • 12 oz beef tomato sliced
  • 2 oz red onion sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep:

1

Slice the cucumber: Slice off the stem ends of the cucumber and cut it in half crosswise. Cut each half in halves again lengthwise, then place those two halves cut-side down side-by-side, and make 1/2" slices across the halves.

2

Slice the tomato: Cut the tomato in half lengthwise and cut off the stem in both halves. Place one half cut-side down, and cut it in half crosswise. Hold and turn 90 degrees, and make 1/2" slices across the halves.

3

Slice the onion: Half the onion lengthwise and slice off the root and head. Grip the half by the side and make 1/8" slices across the half.

4

Finely chop the parsley.

Cook:

1

Make the sauce: Add 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 2 tbsp parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 1/2 tsp oregano. Stir to combine.

A small glass bowl containing olive oil, spices, and chopped parsley
2

Mix the salad ingredients: Add 12 oz cucumber, 12 oz beef tomato, and 2 oz red onion along with the sauce. Mix well.

A hand holding a small bowl filled with a dark brown dressing over a large glass bowl containing tomato quarters
3

Plate and serve.

A high-angle shot of cucumber tomato salad plates laid on a blue tablecloth, near a fork, a spoon, and some veggies

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: kcal | Protein 2 g | Fat 11 g | Carbohydrate 8 g | Fiber 2 g | Calcium 32 mg | Iron 1 mg | Potassium 365 mg | Sodium 298 mg | Vitamin A 962 IU | Vitamin C 18 mg | Cholesterol 0 mg | Trans Fat 0 g | Saturated Fat 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | Sugar 4 g