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Fresh cucumber tomato salad with red onion in a wooden bowl

Cucumber Tomato Salad with Red Onion

This refreshing cucumber tomato salad comes together in minutes with crisp vegetables, tangy red onion, and a simple vinaigrette. Perfect for busy weeknights or summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium English cucumbers sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Optional: ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives halved

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the large bowl.
  4. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
  7. If using, stir in feta cheese and/or olives just before serving.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.