Description
This refreshing cucumber tomato salad blends crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty lemon dressing in just 15 minutes—perfect for any meal or as a light, nutritious side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cucumbers
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice cucumbers; halve cherry tomatoes. Leave cucumber skin on for extra crunch.
- Thinly slice red onion. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness, then drain and pat dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and lemon juice until emulsified.
- Pour dressing over salad. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently until well combined. Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Use Persian or English cucumbers for less water and more crunch. Soaking red onions tones down sharpness while keeping their crisp bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, lemon dressing, refreshing salad, easy side dish, vegan salad