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Cucumber Tomato Salad is the summer's best harvest. Cucumbers and tomatoes are mixed in a lemon poppy seed dressing that is vibrant and creamy. My most recent infatuation is this recipe for tomato and cucumber salad.

Cucumber Tomato Salad

Veggie salads taste best in the summer. The farmer's market and our gardens are both stocked with vegetables.

So, after you've created this tomato and cucumber salad dish, here are some suggestions if you want to try a couple more of my favorites.

In just ten minutes, you can make a delicious poppy seed dressing, red onions, and a creamy cucumber salad. Try our 7-Layer Salad instead for a filling, gorgeous, and delicious salad!

Or try this Cucumber Vinegar Salad, which is a staple in the South. It has a tasty marinade of sweet vinegar and honey that is sure to be popular.

Tomato and Cucumber Salad Recipe Notes

  • Plan ahead. The inclination of cucumbers is to leak a lot of fluids. Sliced cucumbers should be placed on a serving dish with 1 teaspoon of salt to prevent a watery salad.
  • Pour out the liquid after 2 hours in the refrigerator (do not rinse). There will be enough salt leftover, so do not add any more. 
  • If you like, peel. In order to give a little bit more crunch and make the recipe for tomato cucumber salad easier, we don't peel the cucumbers.
  • However, you can peel them first and then slice them if you like.
  • Make-ahead advice In a mason jar, make the cucumber tomato salad dressing and put it in the fridge.
  • On the day you intend to serve it, give it a thorough shake before tossing the salad with it.

Flavor Varieties

  • You can add a wide variety of items to this cucumber-tomato salad.
  • Why not give adding sliced avocado, corn, chopped chives, or even bits of watermelon a try? You won't believe how tasty it is!
  • Bell peppers and red pepper flakes in crushed form give it a Mexican touch.
  • Instead of poppy seeds, use lemon and olive oil to make a Mediterranean cucumber-tomato salad dressing.
  • Add black olives and feta cheese crumbles to a cucumber tomato salad to make it Greek.

Cucumber Tomato Salad Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 English cucumbers, cut into half coins
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced thin

Instructions

  1. In a sizable bowl, mix the lemon juice, sugar, olive oil, poppy seeds, mustard, garlic, salt, and onion powder. Mixture must be thoroughly mixed by whisking.
  2. To the bowl, add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. Combine by tossing.
  3. Up to serving time, chill. Enjoy!

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