• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About Me
    • Featured In
  • Recipe Index
  • This & That
  • Contact

The Blond Cook logo

menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About Me
  • Contact
  • This & That
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    By Amy · Published: Jun 4, 2019 · Updated: Jan 25, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 57 Comments

    Cucumber Tomato Salad

    FacebookTweetPinEmailYummly
    Jump to Recipe
    Front view of cucumber salad in a white bowl with overlay text.

    This Cucumber Tomato Salad seasoned with dill and fresh basil in a homemade vinaigrette is an easy, healthy and flavorful side salad!

    Overhead view of cucumber tomato salad in a round white serving bowl.

    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.

    A peeled cucumber on a cutting board along with other cucumber tomato salad ingredients.

    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.

    Cucumber and tomato salad in a white bowl with a serving spoon.

    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.

    Front view of cucumber tomato salad in a white bowl on a white plate.

    More Cucumber Salads You’ll Love

    • Corn, Tomato and Cucumber Salad
    • Creamy Cucumber and Tomato Salad
    • Greek Cucumber Salad

    Follow along! Subscribe via email to never miss a recipe.

    SUBSCRIBE

    Join me on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram.

    Overhead view of Cucumber tomato salad in a round white serving bowl

    Cucumber Tomato Salad

    An easy and flavorful side salad!
    4.88 from 8 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Side Dish, Vegetarian
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cucumber tomato salad
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Amy

    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

    This recipe yields approximately 5 cups.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 557IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

    If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @TheBlondCook or tag #theblondcook!

    Originally published March 2012. Updated with new photos, text and recipe slightly revised June 2019.

    HUNGRY FOR MORE?

    • Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad
      Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad
    • Greek Cucumber Salad
      Greek Cucumber Salad
    • Cucumber Radish Salad
      Cucumber Radish Salad
    • Thai Cucumber Salad
      Thai Cucumber Salad
    « Whipped Strawberry Honey Butter
    Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Leslie says

      July 11, 2021 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      Loved it!! Flavors were so good together and it’s different than others.

      Reply
    2. Ayme says

      June 05, 2021 at 8:39 pm

      Discovered this recipe last summer and we’ve made it again and again. Everyone loves it. I omit the sugar.

      Reply
    3. NORMA says

      August 05, 2020 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars
      I added spiral pasta and shrimp. Delicious!

      Reply
    4. Monique says

      June 01, 2020 at 8:38 pm

      This is now one of my family fav recipes. Everyone loves it!

      Reply
      • Marissa Sorensen says

        June 02, 2021 at 12:39 am

        I have made this salad, but put bacon in it, and suggest you don’t do that as I did. It tasted awesome, but by the second day, the bacon left chunks of grease from mixing with the oil for the dressing. So unless you can find a way out of that happening which would be great, I don’t see it possible. But it tasted fantastic.

        Reply
        • Momof4 says

          July 29, 2021 at 4:51 pm

          Have you tried using store bought bacon bits? My grandmother used to serve this in her restaurant and sometimes she would use bacon bits in it and was very good.

          Reply
    5. Dorothy says

      February 16, 2020 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      This is a wonderful salad, everybody commented on how good it was. Thank you so much for a keeper recipe to going back to.

      Reply
    6. mama j says

      July 04, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      Do you have the nutrition and calorie breakdown by chance?

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        July 05, 2019 at 8:41 am

        Hi Mama J, The nutrition facts are at the bottom of the recipe. Please keep in mind it’s a general guideline/estimate and can vary depending on many factors, such as different brands of products. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jean Edwards says

      March 26, 2019 at 8:35 pm

      Loved the salad. It works just as good with white wine vinegar instead of red

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        March 27, 2019 at 12:34 pm

        Thanks so much, Jean! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Raju says

      October 11, 2018 at 10:31 pm

      great tomato onion cucumbers USA combination .
      We Indian make with white and red salt,black peppercorn,cuminseed roasted,lime juice drips,little bitof sugar. And coriander or parsley leaves.
      Try next time and post video ,
      I want to know how you cut these veggies.

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        October 12, 2018 at 8:43 am

        That sounds delicious, Raju! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Christine @ myblissfulmess says

      August 16, 2018 at 6:22 am

      5 stars
      This simple salad was the perfect side dish to serve with some grilled chicken. My husband and I love the flavors in this salad. It’s so easy to put together, and the perfect no fuss summer salad.

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        August 16, 2018 at 10:11 am

        Thanks so much, Christine… it’s one of my favorite summer salads. So happy to hear you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Amanda says

      July 27, 2018 at 3:00 pm

      How much would I multiply this recipe by if I need to make it for a crowd of 50 people?

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        July 29, 2018 at 9:17 am

        Hi Amanda, this recipe yields approximately 6 servings, so 50/6 is 8.3. When serving a crowd, I always try to make more (I’d rather have too much than not enough), so I would multiply this recipe by 10 just to be on the safe side. Hope everyone enjoys it! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Amy says

      May 14, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      We make this salad frequently in the spring and summer. We have never used basil so I’ll have to try that sometime. We do add banana peppers on a regular basis though! Yum!!!

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        May 14, 2018 at 1:31 pm

        Ohhhhh banana peppers sounds like a great addition! I love it with fresh basil and hope you do, too! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Sarina says

      March 21, 2018 at 12:35 am

      Correction everyone I meant to spell out cucumber

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        March 21, 2018 at 7:11 am

        Hey Sarina, congratulations on losing the weight and feeling so much better… so glad you are enjoying the salad! But I could tell you had cake on your mind, too (LOL!). 🙂

        Reply
    13. Sarina says

      March 21, 2018 at 12:34 am

      Hi I eat this cake and tomato salad almost everyday and it is delicious especially less than 110 calories and it helped me lose a whopping 10 whole pounds and I feel awesome and look amazing also if I must say so

      Reply
    14. John says

      May 18, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      it’s way better with a drizzle of lemon juice, but this salad is perfect for spring and very refreshing !

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        May 19, 2017 at 10:11 am

        Thanks, John! Will have to try adding a drizzle of lemon juice next time I make it! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Dave Sabatelli says

      March 24, 2017 at 10:29 am

      Hi Amy first I have to say what a beautiful garden! Cumber and tomatoes salad is a staple at our family summer get-together. Also my wife and I make this for a quick dinner salad. We do change up the dressing, sometimes using balsamic vinaigrette. If we don’t have good tomatoes we just use cumber, onion and apple cider vinegar with a little h2o.

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        March 24, 2017 at 10:36 am

        Thanks so much, Dave! My mom has always had a beautiful garden and I’ve always enjoyed her fresh veggies. I love this salad too and change it up depending on what I have on-hand. You just can’t go wrong with it. Hope you and your family have a great weekend! 🙂

        Reply
    « Older Comments
    Newer Comments »

    Primary Sidebar

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    Amy (The Blond Cook) with long blonde hair and wearing a pink shirt smiling for the camera.

    Hey, I'm Amy Brinkley! Welcome to my online kitchen. I love cooking simple, family-friendly recipes with everyday ingredients.

    More about me →

    Popular Recipes

    • Easy Creamed Corn
    • Buttery Garlic Steamed Clams
    • Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef
    • Pineapple Margarita
    • Simple Dog Biscuits
    • Creamy Tuscan Shrimp and Scallops

    Instant Pot Recipes

    • Instant Pot Chili
    • Easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork
    • Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
    • Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
    • Instant Pot Beef Stew
    • Instant Pot Ham and White Bean Soup

    NEVER MISS A RECIPE!

    Sign up to get new recipes via email.

    Footer

    A banner of logos of websites that The Blond Cook has been featured in.

    AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES.

    © COPYRIGHT 2011-2022 · TBC MEDIA, LLC · DISCLOSURE AND PRIVACY POLICY · ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

    Share this ArticleLike this article? Email it to a friend!

    Email sent!