Tomato Cucumber and Onion Salad (Garden Delight in Every Bite!)
Tomato cucumber and onion salad features classic flavors for a delicious summer salad that’s not only refreshing and tasty, but also quick and easy to make!
It’s a simple recipe, but packs in a ton of flavor. Even though you have to chop a few veggies, it hardly takes any time at all and is a nutritious side dish for your family to have with just about any meal!
This is a vegan, gluten-free recipe from Ukraine that’s going to win your heart over. Try it once and I know you’re going to fall in love with it!
Why You’ll Love Tomato Cucumber and Onion Salad
This Cucumber Tomato salad is not like the best of them! Most other salads feature a vinaigrette that is made using tablespoons of vinegar such as white vinegar, red wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar. Others add lemon juice or garlic to it.
Instead, this salad is made with some seasonings and light oil for the most deliciously fresh flavor and taste.
It’s a classic Ukrainian recipe that’s easy to make, tasty, and stores well in the fridge since it doesn’t have vinegars that are breaking down the vegetables.
Plus, it’s also healthy! Despite chopping all ingredients in the recipe, it doesn’t actually require a lot of prep time. It comes together quickly and easily.
The onion in this salad adds a perfect hint of sharpness and crispness, and the seasonings make it scrumptious and just tempting.
Key Ingredients
Making this salad is an absolute delight and you’re going to love the flavors! Here’s what you need to make it at home:
- Cucumbers: As I mentioned above, nothing is better than homegrown veggies in terms of flavor and nutrition. But if you’re buying it from the store, go for English or Persian cucumbers which are the seedless varieties.
- Tomatoes: You can go for any type of tomatoes you like, including cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, grape or roma tomatoes. Just make sure they’re fresh and juicy for the best results!
- Onions: When it comes to onions, you can go for either yellow or red onions. Both will taste great and add a good kick to your onion tomato-cucumber salad.
- Salt and Pepper: We’ll be using some salt and pepper to lightly season the salad to bring all the flavors out from the veggies.
- Oil: I recommend using avocado oil or light olive oil for this recipe since it’s not only healthy but adds a delicious flavor to your salad.
How to Make Tomato Cucumber and Onion Salad
Making this delicious Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad is incredibly easy. Here’s what you need to do step by step:
Start by rinsing and slicing vegetables and placing them into a large bowl. You should mix them all together only before serving, or else they will water too much.
When ready to serve, pour dressing over salad and carefully combine veggies all together, by gently scooping them from the bottom of the bowl upwards.
Add seasonings to taste.
Serve immediately.
For a full list of ingredients and instructions, see the recipe card below.
Recipe Variation Ideas
This recipe is absolutely delicious as is, but if you’re looking to change things up here are a few variation ideas you can try:
- Add protein: Want to turn this salad into a meal? Add your favorite type of cooked meat to it! Chicken and pork go great with the flavors in this salad. You can also try chickpeas for a vegan option!
- Add cheese: If you love cheese, you can add some mozzarella or feta cheese to your salad.
- Make it zesty: Add a little lemon juice for added zest and tang.
- Try some fresh herbs: You can also add some finely chopped fresh herbs to this salad. Some good options include fresh dill and fresh basil.
Frequently Asked Questions
To get the true experience and flavor of such a simple but satisfying salad, you must get your hands-on homegrown veggies. There’s just no way around that!
Yes, it absolutely is! This nutritious cucumber-tomato salad is packed with vitamins and minerals. Tomatoes are high in Vitamin C and lycopene, making them an excellent source of antioxidants.
Whether or not you should peel your cucumbers depends on personal preference and the type of cucumbers you’re using.
How to Store Tomato Cucumber and Onion Salad
You can store any leftovers of this delicious salad in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. A great way to store it is to place single servings in a jar and put them in the fridge for an easy grab-and-go salad!
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Tomato Cucumber and Onion Salad (Garden Delight in Every Bite!)
Ingredients
Cucumber Tomato and Onion Salad Ingredients
- 2 lbs. garden cucumbers or one English cucumber
- 2 lbs garden tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tbsp. sea salt
- 1/4 cup avocado or light olive oil
Instructions
- Start by rinsing and slicing vegetables and placing them into a large bowl.
- You should mix them all together only before serving, or else they will water too much.
- When ready to serve, pour dressing over salad and carefully combine veggies all together, by gently scooping them from the bottom of the bowl upwards.
- Add seasonings to taste.
Notes
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This is an amazingly tasty salad. Home grown veggies are the best! The chopper will make it easier to chop all those veggies that The Lord blesses us with!:)
Thank you Nina! You are right, we are so blessed to have what we have! 🙂
Valya, thank you so much for your delish recipes! I share them with my friends all the time. Thanks!
Thank you so much Tatyana! It is very well appreciated! Thanks again! 🙂