Cucumber Tomato Salad

This Cucumber Tomato Salad is pure summer in a bowl. Crispy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and lots of fresh dill. It’s simple, nostalgic, and honestly, you’ll want a piece of crusty bread just to dip in those leftover juices.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 112kcal

Author Julia Maz

Ingredients

4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped into wedges
2 medium English cucumbers, sliced
½ medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine your chopped tomatoes (that gorgeous red and yellow mix!), sliced cucumbers, and thinly sliced onion. Toss in that beautifully chopped fresh dill right on top.
4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped into wedges, 2 medium English cucumbers, sliced, ½ medium yellow onion, thinly sliced, 3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Drizzle everything with your oil (olive oil or that magical, aromatic sunflower oil!) and season with salt and black pepper. Gently toss to combine all those beautiful flavors, and serve it immediately while it's super fresh. (And yes, this is your official reminder to grab a piece of crusty bread for the leftover juices!)
2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, or to taste, ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste

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Notes

🔀 Recipe Variations

🧀 Add some vegan feta – Want to make it richer and creamier? Toss in some cubed or crumbled vegan feta. The salty, tangy flavor of the "cheese" pairs absolutely beautifully with the sweet tomatoes and fresh dill.

🥑 Make it creamy with avocado – If you want to add some healthy fats and make this salad a bit more filling, slice up a ripe avocado and gently fold it in. It creates a gorgeous, velvety texture alongside the crunchy cucumbers.

🫘 Boost the protein – Turn this light side dish into a full meal by adding a can of rinsed chickpeas (garbanzo beans) or white beans. They soak up that delicious, dilly dressing like a sponge!

🌿 Swap the herbs – While fresh dill is our absolute favorite for that nostalgic, cozy vibe, you can totally change the flavor profile. Try using fresh basil for an Italian-style summer salad, or fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a bright, zesty twist.

🫙 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

🧊 Storage:

This salad is definitely at its absolute best right after you toss it, when the cucumbers are super crunchy and the tomatoes are plump. But if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Just a heads-up: it will release a lot of juices overnight (which, honestly, is still perfect for dipping your bread into!).

⏳ Make-Ahead Tip:

Want to prep this for a party or dinner later? No problem! Chop your tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and dill, and toss them together in your serving bowl. Cover and keep it in the fridge. Do not add the oil, salt, or pepper yet! Just before serving, drizzle the oil, sprinkle the salt and pepper, give it a quick toss, and boom — perfectly fresh and crunchy salad in seconds.

🥗 Pro-tip for leftover juice:

If you find yourself with a pool of leftover dressing at the bottom of the container the next day, don't throw it away! It’s basically liquid gold infused with dill, tomato sweetness, and onion flavor. Drizzle it over some warm boiled potatoes, or use it as a quick marinade for tofu. Trust me, it’s delicious!

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