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Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad

Published: Apr 22, 2020 · Modified: Apr 27, 2025 by Kristina Tipps · This post may contain affiliate links for which I earn a small commission.

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This Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad is light, refreshing and made in about 15 minutes. Fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onion and chickpeas are tossed with a light balsamic and herb dressing. It's a great dish to serve at summer barbecues and dinners and bring to picnics, parties and cookouts.

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  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Variations
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Recipe
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This is one of my favorite summer salad recipes, and you'll find it on my dinner table weekly. Flavorful and fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, chickpeas and mozzarella pearls are tossed with an easy balsamic and olive oil herb-infused dressing. This salad has inspired my Greek tortellini salad and Caprese pasta salad.

Cucumber tomato salad is a light and healthy side dish to accompany grilled steak, turkey burgers, or hot dogs. This salad is also perfect for picnics because it's delicious when chilled or at room temperature. It travels well and there's no need to keep it cool or find a place to warm it up.

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Ingredients

For the salad you need:

  • Cucumbers
  • Grape or cherry tomatoes
  • Chickpeas
  • Red onion
  • Mozzarella cheese cubes

For the balsamic dressing you need:

  • Olive oil (extra virgin)
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Fresh parsley
  • Dill
  • Garlic salt
  • Pepper
tomato cucumber salad topped with fresh chickpeas in a white bowl

Instructions

Cucumber tomato salad is made in just 2 steps. It can be prepared immediately before serving or the night before. I find it's best to prepare it at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before enjoying to let the fresh veggies marinate in the flavors of the herb and balsamic dressing.

  1. Slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons. Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Drain the can of chickpeas and rinse. Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, chickpeas and mozzarella cheese in a large salad bowl.
  2. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Sprinkle with garlic salt, fresh parsley, dill and black pepper. Toss gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  3. Serve immediately or chill for 30-60 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.
tomato cucumber salad topped with fresh chickpeas in a white bowl
tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, red onions tossed with dressing

Variations

Cucumber tomato salad is easy to customize and vary based on your ingredient preferences, dietary needs and on-hand ingredients.

  • Leave out the mozzarella cheese for a dairy-free or vegan salad.
  • Use a different cheese, such as feta cheese crumbles or goat cheese.
  • Replace the fresh herbs with dried herbs. Use ⅓ the amount of fresh herbs called for when switching to dried.
  • Leave out the chickpeas for an even lighter salad option. Or add in cooked and chilled farro or barley.
  • Add in kalamata olives or black olives to make a Mediterranean-style salad. We love olives on Mediterranean pizza and in spinach and feta quesadillas.

Recipe FAQs

Can I Make Cucumber Tomato Salad Ahead Of Time?

Yes, you can make cucumber tomato salad ahead of time. This is my favorite way to make it because the flavors blend. The salad shouldn't get soggy, but if you prefer it more on the crisp side, here are some tips when preparing it ahead of time.
If making a few hours ahead, toss everything together, but leave off the dressing until right before serving. If making the night before, store the salad ingredients separately from the balsamic dressing, and add the dressing just before serving.

Can I Add Other Vegetables Or Proteins?

Yes! You can add all kinds of veggies and proteins to cucumber tomato salad to make it heartier or more colorful. Avocado will give it creaminess, bell peppers will add crunch and sweetness, grilled chicken or shrimp will make it a full meal and adding greens like arugula or spinach will make it more of a leafy salad.

What Is The Best Type Of Tomato To Use?

The best type of tomato for cucumber tomato salad is one that's juicy but firm so it holds its shape without turning mushy. Cherry, grape, roma (plum) and campari tomatoes are great choices.

What Is The Best Type Of Cucumber To Use?

The best type of cucumber for tomato cucumber salad is one that's crisp and low in seeds. English, Persian and mini cucumbers are perfect options.

How Long Will It Last In The Fridge?

Cucumber tomato salad usually lasts about 1 to 2 days in the fridge before it starts getting too watery and soft. For the best flavor and texture, eat within 24 hours.

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Recipe

tomato cucumber salad in a white bowl

Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad

Kristina Tipps
This Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad is light, refreshing and made in about 15 minutes. Fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onion and chickpeas are tossed with a light balsamic and herb dressing. It's a great dish to serve at summer barbecues and dinners and bring to picnics, parties and cookouts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 82 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large salad bowl
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 4 mini cucumbers or 2 cups chopped English/Persian cucumber
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes chopped
  • ⅓ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup mozzarella pearls
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried dill
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons. Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Drain the can of chickpeas and rinse. Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, chickpeas and mozzarella cheese in a large salad bowl.
  • Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Sprinkle with garlic salt, fresh parsley, dill and black pepper. Toss gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  • Serve immediately or chill for 30-60 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.

Notes

Storing: Cucumber tomato salad usually lasts about 1 to 2 days in the fridge before it starts getting too watery and soft. For the best flavor and texture, eat within 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ozCalories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1168mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 299IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Elizabeth A Rollins says

    July 07, 2024 at 3:50 am

    Do you use can chick peas or rehydrated chick peas?

    Reply
    • Kristina Tipps says

      July 07, 2024 at 8:56 pm

      I use canned chickpeas.

      Reply
  2. Amy Liu Dong says

    June 22, 2024 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    For an appetizer it is awesome and flavorful, this is great the elements are going well together!

    Reply
  3. Jenny Graves says

    April 23, 2023 at 4:25 am

    5 stars
    These fresh ingredients are inspirational! Simple and delicious is the vibe I’m getting. Healthy eating here we come. Cheers!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth A Rollins says

      July 07, 2024 at 3:51 am

      did you use can chick peas or rehydrated chick peas... they have a different flavor and texture..????

      Reply
      • Kristina Tipps says

        July 07, 2024 at 8:56 pm

        I use a can of chickpeas.

  4. Jacqueline Debono says

    April 22, 2023 at 2:53 am

    5 stars
    This is a lovely fresh summer salad. I love that it has chickpeas in it. They add protein and texture. The dressing is so good with the balsamic in it!

    Reply
  5. Lauren Michael Harris says

    April 21, 2023 at 9:40 am

    5 stars
    I made this cucumber salad recipe because of the addition of chickpeas (my favorite!). It was DELICIOUS!

    Reply
  6. Marta says

    April 17, 2023 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    I have a great harvest of English cucumbers so I knew this was the recipe to use them in. The balsamic parsley dressing also doubles as an amazing marinade for grilled chicken!

    Reply
  7. Bernice says

    April 17, 2023 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    I was so happy to have all the ingredients for this salad handy last night for our Sunday family dinner. It was really easy to make and took almost no time at all.

    Reply
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