Cucumber Tomato Salad

Cucumber Tomato Salad

from kristineskitchenblog.com
15 min
4 servings

This Cucumber Tomato Salad has crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes and red onion, all tossed in a tangy dressing. Quick and easy to make, it's the ultimate refreshing summer salad recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber (no need to peel)
  • 10 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes* (halved)
  • ½ small red onion (thinly sliced, about ½ cup)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt or fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, dill and/or basil (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Trim off the two ends of the cucumber and then halve it lengthwise. Then slice it into ¼-inch thick half rounds.

  2. 2

    Place the cucumber, halved tomatoes and sliced red onion in a medium bowl.

  3. 3

    To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to mix.

  5. 5

    Gently stir in the fresh herbs, if using. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for an hour or two to let the flavors meld together and then serve.