Description
Mom’s Cucumber Tomato Salad is a refreshing, vibrant mix of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty vinaigrette. It’s the perfect quick side dish that’s light, flavorful, and full of nostalgic charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad rest for 10–15 minutes or chill in the fridge before serving.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if using, and serve.
Notes
- Use English or Persian cucumbers for fewer seeds and better crunch.
- Soak onions in water for a few minutes to mellow their flavor.
- Adjust salt and vinegar to taste as the salad rests.
- Double the recipe for potlucks or large gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg