Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
Introduction
This cucumber tomato salad is a fresh, simple salad made with crisp English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, white onion, creamy avocado, balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Vito’s Italian-inspired salad is quick to prepare and works as a light side dish or a fresh addition to any meal.
It’s especially easy to make using a vegetable chopper when you want to prepare the vegetables quickly, but you can also chop everything by hand.
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What Makes This Cucumber Tomato Salad Special?
This salad keeps things simple with fresh vegetables and a few flavorful additions. The combination of cucumber, cherry tomatoes, white onion, balsamic vinegar, Parmesan, and avocado gives the salad a mix of crisp, creamy, tangy, and savory flavors.
Vito also demonstrates how a vegetable chopper can make preparing the vegetables faster when you’re making a larger salad.
Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad
For a simple cucumber tomato onion salad, combine chopped English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and white onion before adding balsamic vinegar, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
The onion adds extra savory flavor while the cucumber and tomatoes keep the salad fresh and crisp.
Italian Cucumber Salad
This recipe can also be described as an Italian cucumber salad, particularly because of the balsamic vinegar and Parmesan used to finish the vegetables.
Ingredients for Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
- English cucumber
- Cherry tomatoes
- White onion
- Avocado
- Balsamic vinegar
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
How to Make Cucumber Tomato Salad
1. Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and prepare the English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and white onion. Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
You can chop the vegetables by hand or use a vegetable chopper to prepare them quickly.
2. Combine the Cucumber, Tomatoes and Onion
Add the chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and white onion to a large bowl. Toss the vegetables together so they’re evenly distributed.
3. Add the Balsamic Vinegar
Drizzle your favorite balsamic vinegar over the vegetables. Vito uses his preferred balsamic vinegar to add a sweet and tangy flavor to the salad.
4. Add Parmesan, Salt and Pepper
Top the salad with Parmesan cheese. Season with a little salt and plenty of black pepper, according to taste.
5. Add the Avocado
Add sliced or chopped avocado on top of the salad. Gently mix or serve with the avocado on top to keep the pieces intact.
6. Serve
Give everything a gentle toss and serve immediately. This cucumber tomato salad can be enjoyed as a light meal, side dish, or fresh accompaniment to your favorite Italian dishes.
Tips for Making Cucumber Tomato Salad
Use English Cucumbers
English cucumbers work well because they have a crisp texture and are convenient for slicing into a fresh salad.
Use Fresh Tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes provide sweetness and juicy tomato flavor while keeping the salad simple.
Don’t Overdress the Salad
Start with your preferred amount of balsamic vinegar and add more if needed. You can always add more dressing, but it’s harder to correct an overdressed salad.
Add the Avocado Last
Adding avocado toward the end helps prevent it from becoming overly mashed when you toss the salad.
Chop by Hand or Use a Chopper
Vito demonstrates a vegetable chopper for quickly preparing the cucumber, onion, and tomatoes. You can also prepare everything with a knife.
What to Serve with Cucumber Tomato Salad
This fresh salad can be served alongside:
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do You Make Tomato and Cucumber Salad?
To make tomato and cucumber salad, chop English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and white onion and combine them in a bowl. Add balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, then top with avocado and gently mix before serving.
How Do You Make Cucumber and Tomato Salad?
Chop cucumber, tomatoes, and onion into bite-sized pieces and combine them in a bowl. Add balsamic vinegar, Parmesan, salt, and pepper, then add avocado before serving.
How Do You Make Cucumber Tomato Salad?
Combine chopped English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and white onion. Add balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, then top with avocado.
How Do You Make Cucumber Tomato and Onion Salad?
Combine chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and white onion in a bowl. Add balsamic vinegar, Parmesan, salt, and pepper, and gently toss everything together.
How to Make Cucumber and Tomato Salad?
Prepare chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and onion, then combine them with balsamic vinegar, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Add avocado and serve.
What Is in a Mediterranean Salad?
Mediterranean salads can vary, but they commonly feature fresh vegetables and flavorful ingredients such as tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, cheese, and a vinaigrette. This recipe has its own Italian-inspired combination of cucumber, tomatoes, onion, avocado, balsamic vinegar, and Parmesan.
What to Make with Cucumbers and Tomatoes?
Cucumbers and tomatoes can be combined into a fresh salad with onion, balsamic vinegar, Parmesan, and avocado. This recipe is a simple way to use the combination.