A big, lite, juicy and EASY Zesty Cucumber Tomato Salad!! Tossed with a fresh vinaigrette dressing, this is a magical combination of textures and flavours that’s summer in a (giant) bowl. YOU will be the STAR of the show with this SIMPLE SUMMER SALAD!
Why This Recipe Works...
- Zesty
- Easy
- Fresh ingredients
- Tomatoes and cucumbers are a natural together
- Tastes like summer, even in the winter.
How It's Done...
Step 1.
Cut Cucumbers into bite sized pieces.
Step 2.
Assemble all of the ingredients.
Step 3.
Whisk up the dressing.
Step 4.
Mix it all together and ENJOY!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
IS IT HARD TO MAKE A ZESTY CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD?
It is NOT hard to make a Zesty Cucumber and Tomato Salad AT ALL! In fact, I would call this a beginner salad BUT it definitely doesn't taste like a beginner salad at all! It is delicious!
WHAT’S IN ZESTY CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD?
You might be asking yourself, “what is in a cucumber tomato salad”?
A few more things than just cucumbers and tomatoes, but not so many that you can’t easily mix it all up in a few minutes.
Rather, once you have cut up the cucumber, there isn’t that much left to do!
WHAT GOES WITH ZESTY CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD?
How will you ever figure out what to serve with the cucumber tomato salad? This is the perfect dish for a cookout or a potluck!
Since Zesty Cucumber Tomato Salad is slightly acidic, it cuts through heavy fat dishes and is the perfect side dish for a
HOW LONG DOES ZESTY CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD LAST?
This salad will last several days in the fridge (up to 5 days)
BUT it will never look as pretty as it does in the first few hours.
So, I recommend making this about an hour before you plan to eat and then serve it.
WHAT ELSE CAN I ADD TO MY ZESTY CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD?
Feel free to experiment, you’ll simply want to add a little more of the dressing based upon the ingredients you want to add. Some additions we like at my house…
- Feta
- Orzo
- Mint
- Dill
- Cilantro
- Plain Yogurt
- Pasta
- Avocado
You can be a real Betty Crocker with Zesty Cucumber and Tomato Salad.
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR ZESTY CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD
- Feel free to cut the cucumbers into disks, we simply find that cutting them into pie shaped pieces is the easiest to eat.
- This salad works with either regular sized tomatoes or the cherry tomatoes, which are perfect if you are making this salad in the winter time.
- If you don’t have garden fresh cucumbers, then please use the hot house cucumbers (the long ones at the grocery that are usually wrapped in plastic wrap) the skin is much more pleasant on these cukes, but I still peel them.
- Adjust the ingredients as you see fit, an approximation for this salad usually works. Experiment a little!
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Zesty Cucumber Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 2 small cucumbers - cut into small chunky pie pieces
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 2 medium fresh tomatoes - chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion like Vidalia - chopped
- ½ Cup Cider Vinegar
- 1 Tbs granulated white sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground garlic powder
Instructions
- Lay Cucumber pieces out on a paper towel on top of a cookie sheet and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Let stand for 30 minutes (paper towel will become damp).
- Rinse the cucumbers after 30 minutes and drain well.
- In a large bowl, place the cucumbers, tomatoes and onion.
- Whisk together, in a small bowel, the vinegar, sugar, mustard, thyme, onion and garlic powders. Pour this mix over the cucumber mix and toss together.
- Cover this salad and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Serve with a slotted spoon to drain the dressing off as it is served.
Notes
- Feel free to cut the cucumbers into disks, we simply find that cutting them into pie shaped pieces is the easiest to eat.
- This salad works with either regular sized tomatoes or the cherry tomatoes, which are perfect if you are making this salad in the winter time.
- If you don’t have garden fresh cucumbers, then please use the hot house cucumbers (the long ones at the grocery that are usually wrapped in plastic wrap) they say that the skin is much more pleasant on these cukes, but I still peel them.
- Adjust the ingredients as you see fit, an approximation for this salad usually works. Experiment a little!
- Feta
- Orzo
- Mint
- Dill
- Cilantro
- Plain Yogurt
- Pasta
- Avocado
Nutrition
***This post was originally published on July 24, 2018 and has been updated with new information including: Why this recipe works, frequently asked questions, step by step photos, nutrition information and video****
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Diane says
I am just trying this recipe..,it’s only for me so I used 1 tomato, 1/4 of a large cute, and slice red and white onions.I used 1/4 rice wine vinegar with roasted garlic 1/2T if sugar and stone ground Dijon mustard...it’s in a pie plate in the fridge waiting for all ingredients to marry I figure 30-45 should do it and the. I will put it on a bed of lettuce...thanks it’s been fun reading your comments. P.S. the cheesy onion casserole is in the oven right now and I will eat with crab cakes...yumm😋
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Diane! I hope you love all of it! You totally made my heart smile with your note! Thanks! Wendi
Paula Johnston says
This is a wonderful side to a Boston Butt roast and dinner guests all got the recipe. At least, the ladies did.
Thank you for the 'tip' about slicing, salting and allowing the cucumbers to sweat before adding all ingredients together. It answers my age old question about why the excess water in my salads? Thank you, thank you. Please excuse me now while I go and do my Happy Dance!
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Paula! I’m so tickled that your dinner party was a success!! It feels great, doesn’t it? Cheers my dear!
anonymous says
Party perfect! Look at those colors!