A simple and fresh side dish that is perfect for any time of the year! This Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad is filled with fresh vegetables and tossed in a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. If you have 30 minutes or less, you can make this easy salad!

Fresh & Easy!

It’s summertime which means that fresh ingredients are even more of a must in my dishes! Cookout season is upon us, and I love a few fresh salads to go along with my main dishes. My Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad always has to make an appearance at my summer functions!

This salad takes no time to make at all! The ingredients are very straightforward and are packed with tons of flavor. Made with a simple Apple Cider Vinaigrette, this salad will become a fan favorite and new addition to your summertime menus!

Cucumber & Tomato Salad Ingredients:

Let’s walk through each ingredient so you understand its importance. These ingredients are really easy to work with and find in your local grocery store. It is the perfect season for fresh ingredients, so take advantage of that!

• Cucumbers: I love getting fresh produce during this season. For this recipe, I used medium-sized cucumbers. I cut the ends off and halved them lengthwise. I then sliced them in half-moons with ¼ of an inch thickness. 

• Tomatoes: The tomatoes made this recipe even fresher. I suggest using grape or cherry tomatoes. They’re small enough to easily cut and toss in the salad. I halved them lengthwise.

• Red Onion: The red onion gives the salad some additional bite. I used a medium-sized red onion and thinly sliced it. They work great with the vinaigrette as well!

• EVOO: To make the vinaigrette you need some type of oil. Extra-virgin olive oil is usually the go-to oil. It adds a lot of flavors, plus it’s easy to find. 

• Apple Cider Vinegar: This is one of my top two favorite kinds of vinegar to use! It has the right amount of acid and sweetness. 

• Granulated Sugar: I added some sugar to the vinaigrette to combat some of the acidity from the vinaigrette. Do not go overboard with the sugar. You want the salad to be more acidic than sweet.

• Garlic: The minced garlic added some additional flavor to the vinaigrette. I used 1 tsp which was just the right amount. I always suggest using fresh garlic, but the pre-packaged garlic will work as well.  

• Mustard: I suggest using Dijon or yellow mustard in the vinaigrette. You do not need a lot at all. I only used 1 tsp. It acts as an emulsion stabilizer for the vinaigrette.  

• Italian Seasoning: This seasoning goes so great with the vegetables in this salad. I used a simple dry seasoning mix. But, if you can get or make some fresh Italian seasoning, the salad will be even better.

• Kosher Salt & Ground Black Pepper: You have to season the salad! The salt and pepper bring out the flavors of fresh vegetables so much. Have more of both on the side to season to taste. 

• Fresh Dill & Parsley: I added some freshly chopped dill and parsley for some additional freshness. The dill and vinegar combined with the fresh vegetables is an amazing combo. As the vegetables sit in the vinaigrette they’ll start to pickle which is even better. 

• Cheese: I thought I would top this salad off with some cheese. It is totally optional, but the dairy does help to cut some of the acidity from the vinegar. I suggest using cotija or feta cheese crumbles. 

How to Make this Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad:

This is probably one of the easiest salads you will ever make! It is so simple but packed with a lot of fresh flavors. I love that you can quickly make this salad and have it ready for any specific time!

The full written recipe is below, but here’s an overview.

• Step 1: Prep the Vegetables. Begin by washing all of your produce. Cut the vegetables according to the instructions in the list of ingredients. Add the vegetables to a large mixing bowl. 

• Step 2: Make the Vinaigrette. In a separate bowl, whisk together the EVOO, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, minced garlic, mustard, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and fresh dill. 

• Step 3: Toss the Salad Together & Chill. Add the dressing to the bowl of vegetables and toss. Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving to allow the vegetables to soak up the dressing. 

• Step 4: Garnish Salad & Serve. Top the salad with cotija or feta cheese and fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy! 

How to make this salad ahead of Time

This salad can easily be made ahead of time! Make sure to prep and wash your vegetables first. Cut the vegetables according to the recipe’s instructions. Keep them in an airtight container or cover them with plastic wrap. Store them in the refrigerator for later use.

Make the vinaigrette and store it in the refrigerator as well. When you are ready to make the salad, combine the ingredients in a large bowl or pan. Plate, garnish and serve.

You can combine the salad ingredients ahead of time and store the salad in the refrigerator. The salt will draw some moisture out of the vegetables making the salad wetter. But, I personally like that the salad gets to sit in the vinegar. It is all a personal preference. Garnish and serve as instructed at the end.

I’d love to hear your feedback about this EASY Cucumber Tomato Salad! Leave me a message in the comments section below. Remember to share and enjoy! Follow Be Greedy Eats on Pinterest and Instagram as well!

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