This Cucumber Tomato Salad seasoned with dill and fresh basil in a homemade vinaigrette is an easy, healthy and flavorful side salad!
This is one of the first recipes I posted on the blog back in 2012 that has been enjoyed by my friends and family for years. I love it because it’s simple, easy and always a hit.
I love it any time of the year, but it’s a perfect summer side dish with grilled fish or chicken, especially on a hot day!
I like to peel my cucumbers in this recipe, but it’s totally optional to leave the skin on. I use granulated sugar in the vinaigrette, but you can easily substitute honey for the sugar.
Can I make this salad ahead of time?
I prefer this salad served immediately, but it can be refrigerated and served later. I would add the tomatoes and basil just before serving so that they don’t get soggy while stored in the fridge.
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Ingredients
For the salad:
- 3 cups peeled and sliced cucumbers 1 ½ to 2 English cucumbers
- 3 Roma tomatoes chopped (about 2 ½ cups chopped)
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup julienned or chopped fresh basil tightly packed
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Place salad ingredients in large bowl and toss to combine.
- Whisk dressing ingredients in small bowl or large measuring cup. Drizzle over salad and gently stir to combine.
Notes
Nutrition
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
Originally published March 2012. Updated with new photos, text and recipe slightly revised June 2019.
How far ahead can I make this salad? Looking to make it at noon for dinner. Thanks
Hi Willie, you should be fine making it at noon for dinner (cover and store in the fridge). It technically will last 2-3 days stored properly in the fridge, but I prefer it within a few hours of making it so that the cucumbers are crisp. I hope you and your family enjoy it!
So easy and delicious, thank you!
I wish I had drained the salad after it marinated in the dressing. Was really good fresh but sat in fridge and just got soggy the next day. I will make again but will remember to drain the dressing
Simple, healthy, delicious…made me points with my girlfriend. Thank you!!
Hi Scott, thank you so much – I’m so glad you and your girlfriend enjoyed it!