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Cucumber Tomato Salad

This refreshing cucumber tomato salad made with sliced cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and onion tossed in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette is easy to prepare, has tons of flavor, and is perfect for a warm summer day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For whisking dressing and tossing salad.
  • 1 Whisk To emulsify the vinaigrette.
  • 1 Chef's knife For slicing cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion.
  • 1 Cutting Board For safe and efficient vegetable preparation.
  • 1 Vegetable Peeler Specifically for peeling cucumbers.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 3 cucumbers peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick
  • 3 tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 1 onion sliced and separated into rings

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours for best flavor results. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Enjoy! Will Dickey / Food Styling: Margaret Dickey / Prop styling: Phoebe Hauser

Notes

1. For optimal results, select firm, fresh cucumbers and ripe, juicy tomatoes. The quality of your produce directly impacts the salad's final flavor and texture.2. Ensure all vegetables are sliced to a consistent thickness for even marination and a uniform bite. The ¼-inch recommendation for cucumbers is ideal.3. Taste the vinaigrette before adding the vegetables. Adjust sugar, salt, pepper, or vinegar to achieve your desired balance of sweet and tangy.4. While 2 hours of marination is good, extending to 4 hours will deepen the flavors further. However, be mindful that cucumbers can soften if left too long.5. Consider adding fresh dill or parsley, finely chopped, just before serving to introduce an aromatic lift.