Vish G
September 1, 2025
Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad might just be the easiest way to trick people into thinking you’re fancy with zero effort. Fresh veggies, zesty dressing, and a sprinkle of herbs make it a bowl everyone will reach for first.
PREP TIME
20 MIN
COOK TIME
0 MIN
SERVINGS
4
Most often it’s excess water from the vegetables and dressing. Draw moisture out of cucumbers (salt briefly and drain or pat dry) and drain very juicy tomatoes or remove seeds before mixing; dress the salad just before serving rather than long in advance.
Yes, a light salt before assembly firms cucumbers and concentrates their flavour. Use only a small pinch, let them sit in a colander for 5–20 minutes depending on thickness, then pat dry; if you’re worried about saltiness, rinse quickly or reduce the added salt in the dressing.
Use ripe but firm tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes drained in a sieve for a few minutes; for large tomatoes, scoop out seeds and excess juice before chopping. That keeps the dressing from diluting and preserves crispness in the bowl.
Thin slicing plus a quick soak in cold water tames raw bite while keeping crunch, or make quick pickles for brighter, milder onion that adds tang. Quick-pickling (vinegar, a touch of sugar and salt) for 10–30 minutes gives big flavour lift without fuss.
Keep it simple and bright: about three parts oil to one part acid (olive oil with red wine vinegar or lemon), a pinch of sugar if needed, salt, pepper and dried oregano or fresh herbs. Dress lightly and toss gently just before serving so the salad stays crisp and vibrant.
For best texture, assemble close to serving time; if you must prep early, do the chopping and draining ahead and toss with dressing 15–30 minutes before serving. Leftovers keep 2–4 days in an airtight container in the fridge, though cucumbers and tomatoes will slowly lose crunch. Press a sheet of greaseproof or cling film directly onto the surface to limit air contact.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
135
Total Fats
10 g
Saturated Fats
3 g
Cholesterol
11 mg
Sodium
320 mg
Total Carbohydrates
9 g
Sugars
6 g
Protein
3 g
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