By Becky Hardin
Published May 30, 2023
This Cucumber Tomato Salad recipe is so fresh and simple. It’s filled with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta, and tossed in a lemon pepper olive oil dressing. It’s the perfect healthy summer salad for every occasion!
Why We Love This Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe
Gather up some cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, add some red onion and feta, and toss it all in a lemon olive oil dressing. In just minutes, you’ve got a great salad ready to go!
Variations on Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This salad is so simple and delicious! Add some more Mediterranean flair by mixing in some dried oregano, kalamata olives, and bell peppers, and swap the lemon juice for red wine vinegar.
For an Italian-inspired salad, swap out the feta for fresh mozzarella balls, the cilantro for basil, and the lemon juice for balsamic vinegar. Top with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese.
How to Store
Store leftover cucumber tomato salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Serving Suggestions
This cucumber, tomato, onion, and feta salad is simple enough to go with just about everything! It pairs really well with Mediterranean-inspired dishes, like sheet pan Greek chicken or baked pesto salmon . It also plays well with the flavors of grilled flank steak , cilantro lime salmon , or baked feta pasta .
Cut the cucumbers into slices, then quarter those slices to create equal-sized chunks. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Yes! It’s rich in potassium and vitamins C and E.
There’s no need to peel the cucumbers for this salad. In fact, the peels contain the most nutrients, so I recommend leaving them on.
If you’re planning to make this salad ahead, sprinkle the sliced cucumbers with salt and let them drain in a colander for about 30 minutes before adding them to the salad. This helps to drain out excess moisture. I also recommend waiting to dress the salad until you’re ready to serve it.
More Cucumber Salad Recipes We Love
- Classic Cucumber Salad
- Creamy Cucumber Salad
- Asian Cucumber Salad
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For the Salad
- ▢ 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- ▢ 1 English cucumber quartered and sliced
- ▢ 8 ounces feta cheese cubed
- ▢ 1 red onion halved and thinly sliced
- ▢ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
For the Dressing
- ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢ 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- ▢ ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all the salad ingredients 1 pint cherry tomatoes, 1 English cucumber, 8 ounces feta cheese, 1 red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients to make the dressing 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- When ready to serve, Pour dressing over salad and gently toss until combined. Adjust seasonings to taste
Becky’s Tips
- Can add chili flakes to make it more spicy.
- Cilantro can be substituted for your favorite fresh herbs.
- If you prefer, use mozzarella or halloumi instead of feta.
- Add in some (cooked and cooled) quinoa to make this cucumber tomato salad a little heartier!
- Add dressing only when ready to serve; otherwise, the tomatoes and cucumbers will get too juicy and soft from the salt in the dressing.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Cucumber Tomato Salad Step by Step
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt.
Cucumber Tomato Salad with Feta
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 English cucumber quartered and sliced
- 8 ounces feta cheese cubed
- 1 red onion halved and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all the salad ingredients 1 pint cherry tomatoes, 1 English cucumber, 8 ounces feta cheese, 1 red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients to make the dressing 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- When ready to serve, Pour dressing over salad and gently toss until combined. Adjust seasonings to taste
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Notes
- Can add chili flakes to make it more spicy.
- Cilantro can be substituted for your favorite fresh herbs.
- If you prefer, use mozzarella or halloumi instead of feta.
- Add in some (cooked and cooled) quinoa to make this cucumber tomato salad a little heartier!
- Add dressing only when ready to serve; otherwise, the tomatoes and cucumbers will get too juicy and soft from the salt in the dressing.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
