Description
Bring a burst of summer freshness to your table with this vibrant *Tomato Cucumber Salad*. Juicy cherry tomatoes in every color, crisp cucumber slices, and crumbled feta come together with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil for a dish that tastes like July. It’s an easy recipe perfect for quick lunches, healthy snacks, or colorful sides at any gathering. This is the go-to salad for warm weather and anyone seeking light and refreshing food ideas. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast addition, a healthy snack, or easy dinner inspiration, this Mediterranean classic delivers on every front.
Ingredients
2 cups cherry tomatoes (mixed colors), halved
1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced (Persian or English preferred)
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pinch dried oregano or sumac (optional)
Instructions
1. Rinse all produce thoroughly and pat dry.
2. Slice cherry tomatoes in halves, cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, and red onion into thin slices.
3. In a large mixing bowl, toss together tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
4. Drizzle olive oil and (if using) vinegar or lemon juice over the vegetables.
5. Season with salt and black pepper, and toss gently to coat.
6. Add freshly chopped herbs and give another light toss.
7. Top with crumbled feta cheese.
8. Optional: sprinkle dried oregano or sumac for added flavor.
9. Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For the best texture, add dressing and salt just before serving to avoid sogginess.
Always use ripe, sweet tomatoes—this is the heart of the dish.
You can switch feta with goat cheese or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw/No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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