Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe
This Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe is a great way to use up your end of summer bounty. As summer comes to an end, tomatoes and cucumbers are plentiful and this salad celebrates all the flavors of the season.
With ripe heirloom tomatoes, seedless English cucumber, kalamata olives, marinated artichokes and a burst of lemon, this salad is the perfect summer side or light lunch.
Celebrate the flavors of summer
I know everyone is already focused on cooler weather, but it’s still in the 80’s and 90’s in most of the country. As summer starts to wind down, my tomato population is still going strong. This tomato cucumber salad recipe celebrates the flavors of the season, because it’s still summer for another few weeks. I’m ready to enjoy the fall, but I also don’t want to feel rushed to abandon all the gorgeous vegetables that are plentiful right now.
Sometimes I am hesitant to put recipes here that I think will be too simple or maybe you just won’t find that interesting. Recently, there was a discussion amongst a few of my foodie friends regarding the subject of “overdoing” food. Adding so many components to something that is already delicious on its own to the point that it’s nearly unrecognizable. I have never quite understood that.
My point is, sometimes food doesn’t need fussing with. When you are working with gorgeous produce (or any other food for that matter), it’s ok to let it stand on its own. If something is at its absolute best, let that be the focal point. This is the salad to make when everything you have is at its peak.
This tomato cucumber salad recipe is a perfect light and refreshing side to grilled fish or chicken. It is a healthy swap for potato chips when you need something with a little crunch and texture alongside your sandwich. Or, if you’re like me, an afternoon nibble when you just need “a little something”.
If possible, use a variety of tomatoes as they each have slightly different flavors and textures. The mix of colors will also make it more visually appealing and everyone know we eat with our eyes first. When something is gorgeous, like this salad, we can’t wait to dig in.
Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe:
Tomato Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber quartered and sliced
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved, heirloom
- 1 cup artichoke hearts quartered, marinated
- 1/2 cup mixed olives pitted
- 1/4 lemon sliced, paper thin
- 1 tsp lemon thyme or regular thyme, leaves only
- 3 tbsp Italian parsley chopped
- 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 2 tsp chives chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1.5 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 tsp salt kosher
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except herbs. Mix to combine
- At this point, you can let it marinate for 10 - 15 minutes.
- Add herbs and toss to combine. Serve.
Perfect recipe Cheryl. My counters are overflowing with cukes and tomatoes. Thanks so much for joining me today.
Thank you so much, Wendy! I am up to my eyeballs in tomatoes 🙂 Not a bad problem to have!
This looks so fresh, flavorful and delicious! A perfect way to celebrate summer’s bounty!
Thank you so much!
This salad looks and sounds so refreshing. I will definitely need to try this.
Angi, it’s so easy and so delicious! Glad you were able to post your comment! 🙂
Looks good. Unfortunately all I want right now is chocolate. After a few weeks on my chocolate diet, I’ll try this.
Chocolate should be a food group 😉
Great Medley of Flavors! Enjoyed by all at our table
Thank you so much, Gerri! So happy to hear everyone enjoyed! 🙂
This looks great. I have all the herbs growing in my garden!
Thank you so much!
This fresh salad is calling my name. Even though fall is my favorite season, I’ll miss summer’s bounty of beautiful vegetables!
Thank you, Renee!
I’d serve it with roasted halibut/