Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad

by Ana

Prep Time10 minsCook Time0 minsServings4 servings

A crisp five-ingredient summer salad of cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion tossed in a simple herb vinaigrette, ready in just 10 minutes.

When your garden or farmers market is overflowing, this is the recipe to reach for. No cooking, no fancy equipment, and no long ingredient list — just peak-season produce dressed simply so its natural sweetness shines. A pinch of salt drawn out the tomato juices into the dressing as it rests, turning simple ingredients into something far greater than the sum of their parts.

Ingredients

2 medium cucumbers, sliced into half moons
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh basil or dill, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste

Recommended Tools

Mixing bowl
Small bowl for dressing
Sharp knife

Instructions

Slice the cucumbers into thin half moons and place them in a mixing bowl. If using waxed cucumbers, peel them first.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion, adding both to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well blended.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Sprinkle with fresh basil or dill, toss once more, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.