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Cucumber Tomato Salad

Cucumber tomato salad with glossy 1/4-inch cucumber rounds and halved cherry tomatoes coated in a tangy herb vinaigrette. A quick no-cook picnic salad that marinates 15 minutes for bold flavor and bright red-and-green contrast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
marinating 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cucumber and tomatoes
  • 2 English cucumbers Sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 2 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 0.5 red onion Thinly sliced
Herb vinaigrette
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • salt To taste
  • black pepper To taste
Fresh herbs
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill Chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley Chopped

Method
 

Combine vegetables
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber rounds, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss gently so the vegetables are evenly distributed.
Make the vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the honey dissolves. The mixture should look smooth and slightly glossy.
Marinate and finish
  1. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss well to coat every slice. You should see the cucumbers glistening and the tomatoes turning glossy.
  2. Let the salad marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop. Pause when the bowl looks more juicy with a lightly red-tinted dressing pooling at the bottom.
  3. Toss again, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed, then top with chopped fresh dill and fresh parsley before serving. Finish when herbs are scattered on top and the salad looks fresh and bright.

Notes

Pro tip: slice the cucumbers uniformly (about 1/4-inch rounds) so every bite gets the same amount of vinaigrette. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days; the cucumbers will soften slightly after marinating. Freezing is not recommended. For a lower-sugar option, replace honey with a sugar-free sweetener measured to taste (start with half).