Cucumber Tomato Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Cucumber Tomato Salad is the perfect side dish for warm-weather meals or light lunches. Made with crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sharp red onion, this salad is elevated with the brightness of freshly chopped parsley and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the epitome of quick and healthy eating, requiring no cooking at all! Whether you’re pairing it with grilled meats, packing it for a picnic, or enjoying it on its own, this colorful salad embodies simplicity and wholesome goodness. With keywords like “easy cucumber salad,” “simple tomato salad,” and “healthy summer recipes,” this dish is a must-try for any home cook.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large English cucumber
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumber thoroughly and then slice it in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, gently scrape out the seeds. Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.

Step 3

Peel the red onion and slice it into thin wedges.

Step 4

Finely chop the fresh parsley.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the cucumber and tomato mixture. Gently toss the salad until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Add the chopped parsley to the salad and gently toss once more.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(726.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	375.6

Total Fat 28.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1215.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 16.1g
Protein 5.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 123.3mg	0%
Iron 2.7mg	0%
Potassium 1388.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.8%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 30.4%