Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a simple, healthy salad made in minutes with just 8 ingredients! Fresh flavors and tangy dressing make this easy salad recipe a hit!
I love how fresh this salad tastes with just a hint of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The feta cheese is the perfect compliment to this east cucumber and tomato salad recipe. This easy salad goes perfect with really anything. We love to have it with grilled meats, pastas and even chicken.
Sarah from Feeding Your Fam here again to share this incredibly simple and delicious cucumber tomato onion salad recipe with you. This salad is seriously one of my favorite, go to recipes. It is done in just a few minutes with a few simple ingredients and even my picky kids will eat this salad.
Cucumber and Tomato Salad Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this simple salad:
–2 cups grape tomatoes sliced in half- in a pinch you can use any tomato, cut small and seeded
–2 cups cucumber, diced in quarters- I love using an English cucumber or those small cocktail cucumbers as I like the crunch with less seeds
–1/2 red onions, sliced
–1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced- do your best to get fresh basil! It has an incredible flavor and makes such a difference
–1/4 cup feta cheese
–3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
–1 tbsp olive oil
–salt and pepper to taste
How to make Cucumber and Tomato Salad
To make this simple salad side dish start by dicing the grape tomatoes in half and place in a salad bowl. Peel the cucumber and slice in half and then slice those halves in half again. Then slice each of those quarters into bite sized pieces.
When slicing the onions, I like to slice them pretty thin, so they don’t overpower the salad. The fresh basil is really the best part of this salad in my opinion. You can really add as much or as little as you like.
The best way to slice basil leaves is to pile the leaves on top of each other, roll them up and then slice with a sharp knife into thin strips.
In a separate bowl combine the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Combine all the the sliced vegetables in a salad or large bowl. Pour over the balsamic and olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with the feta cheese crumbles and serve chilled.
Can I make Cucumber and Tomato Salad ahead?
This salad is so easy to make ahead. I would not make it any more than 24 hours in advance of when you need it.
To make this salad ahead combine the sliced vegetables, vinegar and oil and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. Just before serving add the feta cheese.
How to store leftovers
If you have any of the salad left over. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Any longer and the vinegar will begin to pickle all of the vegetables.
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a simple, healthy salad made in minutes with just 8 ingredients! Fresh flavors and tangy dressing make this easy salad recipe a hit!
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Prep Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 62kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced into quarters
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large salad bowl combine the sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and basil.
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In a small bowl combine the balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Pour over the vegetables and toss to coat.
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Season with salt and pepper
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Sprinkle with feta cheese crumbles. Serve chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a simple, healthy salad made in minutes with just 8 ingredients! Fresh flavors and tangy dressing make this easy salad recipe a hit!
