Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad

Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad is a light, refreshing and easy side that is delicious next to all kinds of main dishes or on its own. One of the best cooling veggie dishes on a hot summer day.

Cucumber Tomato Salad in a patterned blue bowl.

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Creamy Cucumber Salad with red onion slices and fresh dill sprigs.

“I am getting bored of everything I can eat.”

These were words recently spoken by a reader and I have to ask you, do you ever feel this way? I know I do sometimes.

It is just so easy to get stuck in the same weekly meal rotation and before you know it, a recipe that worked so well for so long just gets so darn boring. 

That is how this Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad came to be. 

I wanted side dish that was light, easy and refreshing but a little different than my normal salads

It was an absolute no-brainer that it had to have some of my favorite flavors of lemon, dill, chives and garlic.

This Cucumber Tomato Salad was the answer.

It is perfect for chasing the boredom away at lunch or dinner and it also great for BBQ’s and cookouts.

 

A bowl of Cucumber Dill Salad on a white table.

Overhead photo of Cucumber and Tomato Salad.

Creamy Cucumber Salad Ingredients 

Grape Tomatoes– Often confused with cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes are firm small tomatoes about the size and shape of a grape. They have a longer life and are less fragile than cherry tomatoes, making them perfect for this Cucumber Dill Salad.

English Cucumbers– The longer and skinner counterpart to the traditional cucumber, English cucumbers work great in this recipe because of their very small seeds and the skin being edible. 

Red Onion– With their mild bite and beautiful color, thin slices of red onions are a wonderful addition to this veggie side dish. 

Greek Yogurt– Thick and creamy with a slight tang, Greek yogurt makes a wholesome and delicious base for the dressing. Either nonfat, low-fat or whole milk Greek yogurt can be used. 

Lemon Juice– Helping to marry the flavors, the extra acidity of lemon juice brings vibrance to this salad. 

Garlic Cloves– If you love garlic then you know this is a must in helping the dressing to pop with flavor. However, 1-2 medium sized garlic cloves is all you need. 

Dill– My absolute favorite herb, dill is aromatic and adds a fresh and delightful flavor. 

Fresh Chives– With a very delicate flavor, chives add an additional layer of fresh herbiness. 

How To Make Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad

The simplicity of this cucumber and tomato salad makes it the perfect dish for busy evenings or an impromptu backyard BBQ. Follow these simple steps.

  1. Whisk together ingredients for dressing in a large bowl.
  2. Cut veggies and add into dressing.
  3. Toss well and refrigerate until serving. 

How long does this salad last?

If both English cucumbers and grape tomatoes are used, this creamy cucumber salad can last safely for up to 3 days. 

What To Serve With Cucumber Tomato Salad

Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Easy Broiled Pork Chops

Best Rib Eye Steaks

Rosemary Lemon Garlic Chicken 

More Lemon Dill Recipes

Lemon Dill Hummus

Panko Crusted Salmon with Lemon and Dill

Broiled Scallops with Lemon Parmesan Panko

Lemon Chicken Soup  

Lemon Artichoke Dip

White Bean Salad with Lemon

Simple Herbed Lemon Vinaigrette

Springtime Pasta Salad 

Avocado Egg Salad

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Tzatziki Sauce 

 

Cucumber Tomato Salad in a patterned blue bowl.

Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad

Light, refreshing and easy side that is delicious next to all kinds of main dishes or on its own.
5 from 2 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad, Cucumber Tomato Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 48kcal
Author: Heather

Ingredients

For the Dressing

  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt *fat % of choice
  • 2 tsp lemon juice *aboout 1/2 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic *crushed
  • 2 tsp dried dill *about 2 tbsp fresh
  • salt & pepper to taste

For the Salad

  • 1 lg English cucumber *cut into half moon shapes
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes *cut in half
  • 1/2 med red onion *cut into strips
  • 1 cup chopped chives

Instructions

  • In large sized mixing bowl whisk together ingredients for dressing.
  • Toss in cut cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and chives. Stir well.
  • Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Served chilled.

Notes

*Please use as many organic ingredients as possible. 

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1450IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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2 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    So light and refreshing! Both my husband and I have been packing this for lunch with tuna this last week. Thank you for such an easy way to eat healthy.

5 from 2 votes (1 rating without comment)

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