Description
This Tomato Cucumber Salad is an easy side with quick prep and simple ingredients that make the best fresh bite for weeknight dinner and meal prep. Juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers are tossed with herbs and a healthy lemon dressing for bright flavor. It is perfect for potluck brunch holiday tables and party ideas when you need something cool colorful and reliable.
Ingredients
- 4 medium Ripe tomatoes
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1/4 small Red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped Fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 small clove minced Garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/3 cup crumbled Feta cheese
Instructions
- The tomatoes change from whole smooth rounds into uneven juicy wedges with seeds and pulp showing. The cucumber changes into half moons with pale centers and dark green edges so the bowl starts to look crisp and colorful.
- Thin red onion strands fall across the tomatoes and cucumbers so the colors become sharper and more layered. Parsley and dill are scattered unevenly over the vegetables so the salad shifts from plain chopped produce to a fresh herb filled mix.
- Olive oil and lemon juice and vinegar turn into a glossy dressing with tiny flecks of garlic and pepper suspended throughout. The dressing changes from separate liquids into one smooth golden mixture ready to cling to the vegetables.
- The dressing pours over the tomato and cucumber mixture and makes the surfaces look shiny and lightly coated. Small pools of dressing collect between the uneven pieces while herbs start to cling to the tomato skins and cucumber edges.
- The feta crumbles are folded through the glossy vegetables so creamy white pieces land in uneven pockets. The salad changes from simply coated vegetables into a finished mix with salty soft bits and visible herb specks throughout.
- A single portion is transferred to a white plate so the glossy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers sit in a casual mound. The finished salad shows uneven textures and scattered feta and herbs with small dressing pools that make it look homemade and freshly tossed.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Use ripe but firm tomatoes so the wedges stay juicy without turning the salad watery too quickly.
- Salt the salad right before serving if you want the cucumbers extra crisp and the juices balanced.
- Fold instead of stirring hard so the feta stays in creamy pieces and the tomatoes keep their shape.
- Chill the vegetables before slicing so the finished salad tastes extra refreshing for warm meals.
Storage: Store leftover Tomato Cucumber Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The tomatoes will release more juice as the salad sits so stir gently before serving again. For the crispest texture keep the dressing separate until serving if you are making it ahead for meal prep. Do not freeze this salad because the cucumber and tomatoes become watery and soft after thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minute
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American