Why We Love This Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe
Gather up some cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, add some red onion and feta, and toss it all in a lemon olive oil dressing. In just minutes, you’ve got a great salad ready to go!
Variations on Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This salad is so simple and delicious! Add some more Mediterranean flair by mixing in some dried oregano, kalamata olives, and bell peppers, and swap the lemon juice for red wine vinegar. For an Italian-inspired salad, swap out the feta for fresh mozzarella balls, the cilantro for basil, and the lemon juice for balsamic vinegar. Top with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese.
How to Store
Store leftover cucumber tomato salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Serving Suggestions
This cucumber, tomato, onion, and feta salad is simple enough to go with just about everything! It pairs really well with Mediterranean-inspired dishes, like sheet pan Greek chicken or baked pesto salmon. It also plays well with the flavors of grilled flank steak, cilantro lime salmon, or baked feta pasta.
More Cucumber Salad Recipes We Love
Classic Cucumber Salad Creamy Cucumber Salad Asian Cucumber Salad
How to Make Cucumber Tomato Salad Step by Step
Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, mix 1 pint of halved cherry tomatoes, 1 quartered and sliced English cucumber, 8 ounces of cubed feta cheese, 1 halved and thinly sliced red onion, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro together. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt. Toss the Salad: When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until combined. Adjust seasonings to taste
