Description

This refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad combines crisp English cucumbers, juicy Roma tomatoes, and sharp red onions, tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing with a touch of sweetness. Finished with fresh dill, creamy feta cheese, and optional ripe avocado, it’s a perfect light and vibrant salad for warm days or as a crisp side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

2 whole English cucumbers (ends trimmed, cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
3 small Roma tomatoes (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
1/2 whole red onion (halved, sliced thin)
1 small ripe avocado, diced (optional)

Dressing

1/3 cup water
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Additional Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

Prepare vegetables: Place the cucumbers, tomatoes, and sliced red onion in a large mixing bowl ensuring the pieces are evenly sized to promote uniform flavor distribution.
Make dressing: In a jar with a tightly fitted lid, combine water, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, coarse salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds until the sugar dissolves and the ingredients are well blended.
Toss vegetables with dressing and refrigerate: Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the bowl, mixing thoroughly to coat all pieces. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. After refrigeration, drain off the excess liquid.
Add finishing touches: Gently toss in the chopped fresh dill, crumbled feta cheese, and diced avocado if using. Mix carefully to combine without crushing the avocado.
Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or individual plates and enjoy immediately for the freshest taste.

Notes

The avocado is optional, but it adds a creamy texture that balances the acidity of the dressing.
For a less sweet salad, reduce the granulated sugar to 1 tablespoon.
Make sure to drain the salad after refrigeration to prevent it from being too watery.
Fresh dill is key for authentic flavor; substitute with fresh parsley if unavailable, but flavor will vary.
This salad is best served within 1 day of preparation for optimal freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, fresh vegetable salad, no-cook salad, feta salad, summer salad, healthy salad