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Homemade Cucumber Tomato Salad with red onion, seasoned with black pepper, in a wooden bowl, with a drizzle of olive oil.

Cucumber Tomato Salad

5 from 1 vote
A refreshing, light Cucumber Tomato Salad perfect for summer, packed with crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Marinate time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 92
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup red onion diced adds a sharp slightly sweet flavor
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt for seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar (adds tangy acidity)
  • 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil for richness and flavor
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste for seasoning
  • 6 Persian cucumbers halved and sliced refreshing and crisp
  • 2 large ripe heirloom tomatoes or beefsteak diced for juiciness and sweetness

Method
 

  1. Add the diced red onion to a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and vinegar, then let it marinate for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped tomatoes and sliced cucumbers, including any tomato juices.
  3. Toss the salad thoroughly, then drizzle with the remaining teaspoon of olive oil. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and vinegar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 160gCalories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 4.5gProtein: 1.5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.8gSodium: 284mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 2.5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

This easy-to-make salad is bursting with fresh flavors and perfect for hot summer days. It’s light, refreshing, and takes less than 15 minutes to prepare!

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