Simple Cucumber Tomato Salad with Mint
Fresh, easy, and made with just a few ingredients, this cucumber tomato salad adds colour, flavour and a crisp bite to any meal. Use it as a simple side, a topping for bowls or grilled meats, or spoon it over warm bread with a creamy sauce.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 95kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp fresh chopped mint 2 tsp dried
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Dressing
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In medium serving bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes and mint.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and mix gently to combine.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavours to blend.
- Spoon the flavourful juices from bottom of bowl over meat, potatoes, salad or grains.
- Best enjoyed fresh. But can be stored in fridge for 1-2 days (tomatoes will soften).
Notes
Use Equal Parts and Even Cuts
Keeping the cucumber and tomato the same size and in equal amounts helps the salad feel balanced and gives you the best texture in every bite. Best Cucumbers to Use
Mini, Persian or Long English cucumbers work well for their crisp texture and tender skin. If using garden or field cucumbers, peel and remove seeds first. Use the Liquid
This salad will release a flavourful liquid as it sits. Use it!
Give it a quick stir before serving to coat everything.
Scoop out the salad with a slotted spoon.
Pour the liquid over meat, grains, potatoes or sop up with your favourite bread. For variations, additions and ideas for how to serve this salad read the full article.
Keeping the cucumber and tomato the same size and in equal amounts helps the salad feel balanced and gives you the best texture in every bite. Best Cucumbers to Use
Mini, Persian or Long English cucumbers work well for their crisp texture and tender skin. If using garden or field cucumbers, peel and remove seeds first. Use the Liquid
This salad will release a flavourful liquid as it sits. Use it!
Give it a quick stir before serving to coat everything.
Scoop out the salad with a slotted spoon.
Pour the liquid over meat, grains, potatoes or sop up with your favourite bread. For variations, additions and ideas for how to serve this salad read the full article.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 479mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Iron: 2mg