Cucumber Tomato Salad

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Calories

133

Category

Salad, Lunch

Our easy no-cook cucumber tomato salad recipe brings fresh, delicious flavor to your table in 15 minutes or less! Made with three simple veggies tossed in Balsamic Dressing, it's a summer picnic staple, a family-night side dish, or the base of a weekly meal plan you can customize by adding meat or beans.

Closup on a bowl of cucumber tomato onion salad made with balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-large cucumbers, halved and sliced
  • 3-4 hothouse tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/3-1/2 cup Primal Kitchen Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Sea salt flakes, to taste
  • Red chili flakes, to taste

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and half of the parsley.

  2. In another bowl, whisk together the balsamic dressing, remaining parsley, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Fold the dressing and vegetables together.
  4. Eat fresh OR refrigerate for 30 minutes+ to let the flavors mingle, then mix again to combine. Garnish with flaky sea salt and a pinch of red chili flakes before serving.

This easy cucumber tomato salad is perfect for those days when you need a quick and tasty side dish that doesn’t require a ton of ingredients or time. The crisp crunch of cucumber contrasts with the fresh, vibrant taste of hothouse tomatoes and the bite of red onion, all blended together under a blanket of tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing that adds a bright pop of vinegar and a subtle sweetness. 

Because it only requires three base ingredients, plus dressing and seasonings, you can tweak the recipe to your taste with amazing results. Sub in heirloom tomatoes for a stronger flavor, swap traditional cucumbers for English ones if you’re not a fan of the seeds, or top your tomato cucumber salad with grilled chicken or fish for a protein-rich main dish.      

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