Quick and Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad
A fresh, flavorful cucumber tomato salad made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, herbs, and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. It’s light, colorful, and perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to backyard get-togethers.
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber chopped into bite-sized chunks
- 4 Roma tomatoes chopped into medium cubes
- ½ small red onion diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-ins:
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Diced avocado
- Chickpeas
- Fresh basil or dill
Instructions
- Rinse and dry all produce.
- Chop cucumber and tomatoes into chunks, dice the onion, and finely chop parsley.
- In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add veggies and herbs to the bowl and gently toss.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve right away or let sit for 10–15 minutes to deepen flavor.
Notes
For the best texture, wait to add salt until just before serving.