🥒🍅 Classic Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Fresh, crisp, and bursting with garden flavor, this Classic Cucumber and Tomato Salad is the perfect side dish for any meal. Juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and thin slices of red onion are tossed in a simple homemade vinaigrette that brings everything together. It’s light, refreshing, and ready in just minutes—ideal for barbecues, picnics, weeknight dinners, or a healthy lunch.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges or chunks
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or fresh lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
👩🍳 Instructions
- Wash and chop the cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard (if using), oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Let the salad rest for 10–15 minutes so the flavors can blend.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour before serving.
💡 Tips
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Add crumbled feta cheese for a Mediterranean twist.
- Fresh basil or dill also makes a delicious addition.
- Enjoy with grilled chicken, steak, fish, or crusty bread.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4–6