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    Cucumber Tomato Salad

    Published: Jun 12, 2019 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This fresh tasting cucumber tomato salad is the perfect summer salad. #salad #potluck #picnic #summer

    Spiked with the bright flavor of mint and generous crumbles of feta cheese, this cucumber tomato salad is loaded with freshness in every bite!

    For years my cucumber tomato salad has been my go-to summertime potluck dish. It’s light, vibrant, and people typically hoist me up on their shoulders and carry me around chanting my name once they’ve tasted it. It’s a little embarrassing, but I allow it.

    Cucumber Tomato Salad

    Cucumber Tomato Salad

    Cucumber tomato salad is loaded with fresh ingredients such as cucumber, tomato, green onions, and mint. Black olives and feta offset the fresh flavors with their briny accents, while the dressing is a simple mixture of extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice, which really plays well with the mint.

    How to Make Cucumber Tomato Salad

    How to Make Cucumber Tomato Salad

    This is a quick and easy summer recipe to throw together in a just a couple minutes. The ingredients can be prepped and combined in a large bowl and then served immediately.

    Tip: I call for cherry tomatoes in the recipe because those are typically the freshest tasting tomatoes you can reliably find in the grocery store. However, when tomatoes are in season you are welcome to use whatever is freshly picked.

    If you have a good extra virgin olive oil (affiliate link) in your cupboards at home, now is the time to get it out.  Since this recipe is uncooked the subtle flavors found only in a cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil can really shine.  You wouldn't use high-quality extra virgin olive oils for cooking because heat destroys these nuances.

    Cucumber Tomato Salad Ingredients

    Can Cucumber Tomato Salad be Made in Advance?

    Yes, this salad can be made in advance, however, I think it is best when it is freshly prepared. The issue you will run into when making it in advance is liquid from the fresh produce will seep out and water down the dressing considerably. Overall, it is a relatively minor issue, as the flavor is still good.

    Summer Salads

    If you are looking for more fresh summer salad ideas, try my BLT Pasta Salad, Avocado Black Bean Salad, or German Cucumber Salad. These are all great potluck dishes as well.

    Cucumber Tomato Salad recipe
    Cucumber Tomato Salad recipe

    Cucumber Tomato Salad

    Spiked with the bright flavor of mint and generous crumbles of feta cheese, this cucumber tomato salad is loaded with freshness in every bite!

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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Greek
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 143kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups coarsely chopped cucumbers (~1 pound)
    • 8 oz cherry tomatoes (halved)
    • 2 green onions (chopped)
    • ½ cup black olives (halved)
    • 4 oz crumbled feta
    • ¼ cup coarsely chopped mint
    • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 dash fresh ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Whisk oil and lemon juice in a bowl.
    • Combine all remaining ingredients, season with salt and pepper and toss with dressing.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Use whatever tomatoes are in season. I use cherry tomatoes because they typically have more flavor than the other tomatoes purchased at a grocery store, however when tomatoes are in season I may use a chopped vine tomato.
     
    IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE you will love my Broccoli and Bacon Salad as well!

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 20.1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    This recipe was originally published on FoxValleyFoodie.com July 20, 2015.

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