Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
100 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
North American
Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
Description
This salad features juicy cherry tomatoes and crisp cucumber as its base, accented by finely minced red onion and fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro. It is tossed in a simple dressing made from olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, which binds the ingredients together while enhancing their natural flavors. The optional addition of crumbled feta cheese introduces a creamy, slightly salty contrast that enriches the overall taste.
The salad’s fresh crunch comes largely from the cucumber and tomatoes, while the raw red onion adds a mild sharpness, and the herbs bring aromatic freshness. The olive oil and garlic dressing adds a subtle richness without overwhelming the crisp vegetables. This combination yields a light and vibrant salad suitable for picnics, barbecues, or as an accompaniment to main courses.
To personalize the flavor, cilantro can be omitted and replaced with additional parsley if preferred. For optimal flavor, use the highest-quality olive oil you have, as it forms the salad’s seasoning foundation. The salad requires minimal mixing and can be prepared quickly, making it practical for everyday meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cherry tomato cut in half
- 1 English cucumber quartered lengthwise then sliced
- ¼ cup red onion minced
- ¼ cup parsley
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil see notes
- 1 large garlic minced, clove
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- feta cheese omit for a dairy-free salad, optional, ¼ cup
Instructions
- Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and cilantro to a large bowl.
- Whisk the olive oil with the minced garlic, salt, and pepper and pour over the salad and toss to coat.
- If you are using the feta cheese, crumble it over top of the salad and toss to mix it in.
Notes
- Replace cilantro with additional parsley if you prefer less herbal brightness from cilantro.
- Use your best quality olive oil for the dressing to enhance flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 100kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 308mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1017IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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