Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe - Sweet tomatoes, crunchy fresh cucumbers mixed with salty feta cheese. This is a salad you often see it at the deli department, but it's so easy to make, why not make it yourself and enjoy all of these super fresh ingredients while they are at their peak?!!
I admit it - I've shared a lot lately of recipes lately about corn....and now tomatoes....but I try and eat the calendar. Not the calendar per se 😀 but we like to enjoy bright fresh beautiful food when it's at its peak! I visit my local farmer's market quite often - usually every Wednesday and pickup what looks best. That is also how I plan our meals.
Living here in the bread basket of California, Fresno is rich in agriculture and our opportunities are more abundant. I take advantage of that and hence...another tomato salad! 😀
Bright beautiful & fresh sums up this Cucumber Tomato Salad. This is a salad you often see it at the deli department, but it's so easy to make, why not make it yourself and enjoy all of these super fresh ingredients while they are at their peak?!!
Can you store tomatoes in the fridge?
- Under-ripe tomatoes are best stored at room temperature.
- Store stem-side down in a cool location.
- If you are not able to eat fully ripened tomatoes within the first day or so, store them in the fridge.
- Bring tomatoes to room temperature for best flavor (if stored in the fridge).
(Ooh! I should also share I have another really tasty cucumber side dish on the blog, be sure to check out my easy Refrigerator Pickles recipe - this was my Grandma's recipe and is so good, we eat jars and jars of these in the summertime!)
Here's how easy it is to make this Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
- Gather the ingredients - Â cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, arugula or spinach & feta cheese.
- The vinaigrette is simply (good) olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt & pepper - that's it!
- Toss the ingredients together and you have a perfect salad that goes with most any meal.
Tomatoes are in abundance right now so why not enjoy summer's bounty when it's at its best?!!!
This is a great salad for a bbq, picnic or potluck - no, mayonnaise plus these ingredients are best when served at room temperature making this the perfect salad to bring or serve!!
Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 2 lbs tomatoes assorted sizes
- 2 cups baby spinach wash and spin to dry or blot with paper towels.
- ½ red onion
- 3 oz feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup good olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes into wedges. Small tomatoes, simple slice in half into bite-sized chunks. Thinly slice the cucumber & red onion. Clean the spinach. Place ingredients in a salad bowl.
- Mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt & pepper well - I use a small jar, combine all of the ingredients and shake it really well - drizzle over the top of the salad. Top with crumbled feta cheese - simple & fabulous summer salad.
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Nutrition
There is lots of crunchy delicious in this salad from Garlic and Zest - Asian-Style Cucumber Salad. Another delicious choice for a great cucumber salad is from All Our Way - this Mediterranean style salad has a delicious creamy yogurt dressing - Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad with Yogurt Dressing.Â
Dana Hill says
Why do all the pictures show spinach but that's not listed in the ingredients?
Bowl Me Over says
You can use spinach or arugula. The recipe card has been updated.
Sandi says
This is the best salad to serve at a dinner party. Everyone loves cucumbers!
Bowl Me Over says
It's just so light and fresh - thanks Sandi, it's really a nice salad!
Angela Campos says
Sounds FAbulous!!! Pinned.
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Angela!
Barbara says
Mmmm cucumbers and tomatoes are such a winning combo. Beautiful pics, Deb.
Sarah - The Charming Detroiter says
Cucumbers and tomatoes... mmmm! One of my fav flavor combos! This salad looks tasty and really refreshing for the summer!
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Sarah, it's such an easy salad to make you can enjoy it often!
Ilka says
What a beautiful fresh Summer salad! Pinning and stumbling!
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks so much Ilka!
Manju | Cooking Curries says
Such a simple salad yet looks very delicious!
Bowl Me Over says
Easy, light & delish! Thanks Manju!
Healing Tomato says
It is peak season for many veggies, but, tomatoes are always the one that get my attention. This cucumber and tomato salad couldn't get any better. I am always looking for a healthy salad recipe to try.
Bowl Me Over says
I know, just love each & every visit to the farmer's market - so many yummy veggies to enjoy. Thanks for stopping by Rini!
christine says
Oh yes! My cucumbers AND tomatoes are almost ready for the picking! Once they start I'll have so much I will be searching for recipes. This will be at the top of the list.
Bowl Me Over says
Perfect!! Enjoy that garden bounty Christine!
cheryl pasquier says
A lovely light and vibrant accompaniment for the barbecue 🙂 #SundayFoodFitness
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Cheryl!
linda spiker says
I love a simple, delicious, healthy salad!
Bowl Me Over says
Me too Linda, thanks for stopping by!
Amila @ Food Corner says
This is a colourful and yummy salad idea.In Sri Lankan recipes,we also prepare a cucumber and tomato salad,but dressing is different.Anyway,cucumber and tomatoes always go together in any salad.
Bowl Me Over says
I love all the different foods & tastes from everywhere! I bet your salad is delicious Amila!