This Cucumber Tomato Salad is the perfect easy summer side dish! It is great to bring to parties or to serve on the side of some ribs or grilled chicken. It is made with just a few simple ingredients and comes together so fast! This Cucumber Tomato Salad recipe is fresh and totally delicious!
One thing I can tuck away as me doing this mom thing kind of okay is getting my kids to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. We actually can’t keep up with them. Every meal has sliced peppers, cucumbers, or carrots on the side. Maybe some grapes and strawberries for snacks, and I feel GREAT about it.
But just sliced veggies, isn’t the most exciting for me. So I’m always looking for ways to incorporate that freshness into a side dish that I want to eat with my meal too. Enter this delicious Cucumber and Tomato Salad!
I love side dishes that can be thrown together while the main dish cooks up, and this is definitely one of those! Just a few simple ingredients bring this side dish together!
What is in a Tomato Cucumber Salad?
- TOMATOES: I used vine ripened tomatoes, but you could also use cherry tomatoes
- CUCUMBER: I used an English cucumber, but again, you could use what you are growing in your garden.
- RED ONION: You will need part of a red onion. Certainly if red onions are your jam, you can add more.
- DRESSING: Make your own with homemade Italian Seasoning, good olive oil, and red wine vinegar.
How do you Make a Cucumber and Tomato Salad?
- Chop up your veggies and add them to a mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and Italian seasoning.
- Toss the dressing with the veggies and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Guys, I gave you measurements for this salad, but really, you should play around with it. This is one of those salads that has a lot of flexibility. My favorite kind.
Other Great Side Dishes for Summer
If you are still in need of more great side dishes to serve to your brood of monsters this summer, check out some of these:
- My Corn Salad is always a winner.
- This Easy Beet Salad is one of my favorite sides in the summer. Beets from the Farmer’s Market are the best
- We love this Grilled Pineapple recipe!
My kids loved this easy side salad, and I hope yours will too. If you give any of these easy dishes a try come back and let me know what your family thinks!
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 3 vine ripened tomatoes diced
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 1/4 red onion sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all the vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and Italian seasoning.
- Toss the dressing with the vegetables. Add salt and pepper and toss again, adding more salt and pepper as needed.
Gabi says
How long does this last in the fridge?
Three to four days. It won’t be quite as fresh after the first day, but will still be delicious.
Marnie says
Love this recipe! Ended up making it with your amazing Italian Beef sandwiches, that are to die for!
I did end up add a little mayo to this just to make it a bit creamy.
Thanks again!
I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed it!
jackie says
I need some different recipes. Thank you
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