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    Home » Salads » Balsamic Cucumber Tomato Salad

    Balsamic Cucumber Tomato Salad

    Published: Jul 13, 2020 · Modified: Nov 8, 2021 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 48 Comments

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    ‘Tis the season! Salad season, that is. Ring in the summer with marvelous fresh fruits and vegetables. For me, cucumbers and tomatoes are tops. Salads are needed for this in-season produce!!!

    This salad takes inspiration from two others on this site. One is my Greek Cucumber Salad, with its main ingredients of cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion. And the balsamic vinaigrette dressing is reminiscent of a Caprese salad. Taking these favorite tastes and making a new salad is an easy button for sure. That’s what summer is all about!

    ba;samic cucumber tomato salad in a serving bowl with 2 serving spoons

    Ingredients for Balsamic Cucumber Tomato Salad

    It’s a pretty simple ingredient list, and experimenting with different combinations, etc. is easy,  as I describe below.

    • Cucumber (English)
    • Grape Tomatoes
    • Red onion
    • Avocado
    • Balsamic vinegar
    • Olive oil
    • Salt and black pepper

    How to make this cucumber tomato salad with balsamic

    I like to make this salad up before I start the rest of the meal, waiting only to add the avocado at the end. It does great just hangin’ out in the fridge for a few hours.

    • cucumbers tomatoes and onion in a bowl
      Place cucumbers, tomatoes and onions in a bowl
    • bowl of veggies with balsamic dressing nearby
      Mix up the balsamic dressing
    • beginning to pour dressing on the veggies
      Pour the dressing into the bowl
    • veggies with dressing mixed up
      Mix well and refrigerate
    • chunks of avocado added to the bowl
      Just before serving, add avocado
    • balsamic cucumber toamto salad all mixed
      Mix and serve

    Start by cutting the cucumber into chunks, halving the grape tomatoes and slicing the onion. Whisk the vinegar and oil together and season with salt and pepper. Pour this over the veggies and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve, then cut up the avocado and add to the salad just before serving.

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    This salad goes perfectly with all your grilled summer delights!

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    Balsamic Cucumber Tomato Salad

    An easy salad with fresh produce - a perfect summer side!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 179kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 1 English cucumber
    • 10 oz grape tomatoes
    • ½ red onion medium
    • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
    • Salt and pepper – to taste
    • 1 avocado large

    Instructions

    • Chop the cucumber into chunks, halve the tomatoes, and slice the onion. Add all to a medium bowl.
    • In a cup or small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper and whisk again.
    • Add dressing to the bowl and toss gently to distribute. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
    • Just before serving, cut the avocado into cubes and add to the bowl. Toss gently.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 742IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

    Ingredient options/substitutions for this salad recipe

    Cucumber:

    I love English cucumbers because of their thin skin. It means I don’t have to peel!! But feel free to use other cucumber varieties if you prefer.

    Tomato:

    I always default to grape tomatoes because they have a little extra sweetness in every bite. But cherry tomatoes are a great substitute. You could even chunk up a Roma or a slicing tomato. They are the best when in season!

    Red onion:

    In the world of onions, the red variety is described as “sweet.” That always feels wrong to me when describing an onion. You can substitute with a white or yellow onion if desired. Just be aware that other onions can impart an extremely strong taste and could potentially overwhelm the other flavors in this salad.

    Avocado:

    I love the creamy texture the avocado adds to this salad. In addition to providing healthy fats, the avocado helps give a feeling of satiety, or fullness, from eating this salad. However, if you prefer to use cheese, some fresh mozzarella or feta would work well.

    Dressing:

    If you have a favorite way to make a balsamic vinaigrette dressing, give that a try for this salad. For even more convenience, bottled balsamic vinaigrette dressing works great. #nojudging #stillcountsashomemade

    More summer salad recipes for you to try:

    • Greek Cucumber Salad
    • Grape Tomato Mozzarella Salad
    • Corn Tomato Avocado Salad
    • Chickpea, Carrot and Arugula Salad

    Did you know?

    You probably know that tomatoes are actually a fruit. But did you realize that that same is true of cucumbers? Because a cucumber grows from the flower part of a plant, it is botanically considered a fruit. Which makes it just another in a long list of veggies that are actually fruits. We probably need a whole new classification system for these. Fregetables, maybe?

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    Filed Under: Salads Tagged With: Plant Based, Salads and sides, Vegetarian

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    1. Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/

      May 31, 2021 at 4:04 am

      5 stars
      I've just put avocado on my shopping list. In summer, I could survive exclusively on salads, and I'm happy to try any combination. SO glad I found this simple but filling and cooling recipe, too:))

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 31, 2021 at 6:47 am

        I'm the same! Can never have too many salads, especially in summer!

        Reply
    2. Gabriela Herrera

      May 30, 2021 at 7:15 am

      5 stars
      I love the combination of cucumber with the creaminess of avocado. This dish is sure to keep me full for an entire day.

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 30, 2021 at 1:28 pm

        It's definitely a winning combo!

        Reply
    3. Nora

      May 29, 2021 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      What a lovely, fresh salad! Perfect for summer! I love the addition of avocado!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 29, 2021 at 7:03 pm

        The avocado really provides a nice creamy touch!

        Reply
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