This healthy Marinated Tomato and Cucumber Salad is super easy to make and so full of flavor!
I am forever making my Marinated Cherry Tomatoes every which way. They’re hands-down one of my most popular recipes and have over 90 rave reviews!
If you haven’t tried them yet, this marvelous marinated tomato and cucumber salad is the most delicious spin on the recipe and can be enjoyed year round thanks to handy greenhouse-grown tomatoes and cucumber.
In the throes of Summer when you’re seeing this? Use up the vibrant ripe tomatoes from your farmer’s market or garden haul!
However you make this scrumptious salad, it’s sure to be your new favorite way to load up on healthy veggies. It’s full of flavor and loaded with vitamins and antioxidants so there’s lots to feel good about!
This salad is quick, easy, and gloriously gluten-free! For those following a special diet, it’s vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, grain-free, paleo, whole-30 approved, low carb and keto-friendly. This vibrant veggie side dish checks a LOT of boxes!
Salad Ingredients
- fresh tomatoes
- english cucumber
- red onion
- curly kale
- extra virgin olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- fresh garlic
- Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper
Optional extras for your marinade/dressing include fresh squeezed lemon juice and fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, dill, and mint. Delicious!
Q: Can I use something other than kale for the base?
Not a fan of kale? No worries! This salad is also AMAZING with just the marinated cucumber/onion/tomato combo as well as served over fresh arugula, romaine lettuce, or even fancy leaf lettuce.
Q: Can I add cheese to this salad?
Yes of course! Crumbled feta, goat cheese, burrata, or mozzarella pearls, or sliced mozzarella cheese are all delicious dairy options you can add if you’d like! Feta and burrata are probably my favorite add-ins as well as a little fresh squeezed lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Serving Suggestions
- a tasty topping for avocado toast
- an epic side salad to serve with veggie burgers or sandwiches
- beside or on top of chicken, steak, or salmon
- on pizza or flatbread – heck yes!
- with a side of crusty baguette
Marinated Tomato and Cucumber Salad
This marvelous marinated veggie salad is a must try! Here’s the printable recipe card with the super simple recipe and instructions:
Marinated Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2-3 large ripe tomatoes (or 1-1 ½ pounds roma or campari tomatoes)
- 1 english cucumber
- ½ red onion
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (fresh garlic tastes best here)
- ½-¾ tsp Italian seasoning blend*
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 handfuls fresh kale or arugula for an optional leafy green base
TASTY OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- fresh herbs: basil, dill, parsley, or mint
- juice of ½-1 lemon
- feta, burrata, or mozzarella cheese (for non-vegans)
Instructions
- Dice large tomatoes or cut smaller tomatoes into wedges.
- Leave cucumber unpeeled and cut in half lengthwise. Slice.
- Peel and thinly slice onion. Add anywhere from ¼-½ the red onion, to taste.
- Peel fresh garlic. Use a garlic press or smash garlic onto a cutting board and mince.
- In a large wide and shallow bowl combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and italian seasoning. Start with ¼ tsp each of salt and pepper and then add more at the end to taste, to further bring out the flavors.
- Additional extras like fresh herbs and lemon juice can be added here as well.
- Whisk together ingredients and add the tomato, cucumber, and onion. Stir well to coat and allow to sit out for 30 minutes to marinate (at room temp) – stirring occasionally to coat all the vegetables. This can be done for up to an hour and the flavors will amplify even further.
- Taste and add any additional salt and pepper desired to enhance the flavors to your liking. Serve over greens such as kale or arugula and add any optional extras your heart desires! Enjoy!
Notes
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More Tasty Tomato Recipes
- NEW! Tomato Basil Tortellini Salad
- Creamy Tomato Orzo (READER FAVORITE)
- Chunky Guacamole with Tomato and Cilantro
- Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce via Foodie Crush
- White Bean and Tomato Soup
You can also check out my recipe roundup post on Marinated Vegetables for more vibrant veggie variations.
If you get a chance to try this recipe, let me know! Leave me a comment here (LOVE checking those daily!) or tag @PEASandCRAYONS on Instagram so I can happy dance over your tasty creations.
I never thought to add kale to this type of salad. We really enjoyed it with the added greens.
Yay! So happy to hear it!
This is fantastic! I plan on having this on the menu often during the summer
Thanks Nellie!