Crisp Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad (Printable)

A refreshing crunchy salad with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy red onions in light vinaigrette.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
02 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into half-moons
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Place diced tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently to ensure even coating.
04 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the salad and toss once more to incorporate.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of warm tomato sweetness and cool cucumber crunch is absolutely addictive
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant patio
  • The dressing lets the vegetables shine while still bringing everything together beautifully
02 -
  • Do not add the dressing until right before serving or the vegetables will start to release their water and get soggy
  • Letting the salad chill for thirty minutes allows the flavors to meld together beautifully
  • The onions will mellow out slightly as they marinate in the dressing
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables roughly the same size so every bite feels balanced
  • Use a sharp knife to avoid crushing the tomatoes and losing their precious juices

Go back