Fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions are combined with a spicy tomato vinaigrette to make this Cucumber Salad. I usually make this salad right before serving, but it can also be made several hours ahead of time and then chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
An abundance of fresh vegetables led me to try this Cucumber Salad for the first time many years ago. I wanted something a little different, so I scanned a couple of my cookbooks looking for a new dressing to try. I found this vinaigrette recipe in an old Cooking Light cookbook and it did not disappoint.
This salad was spicy and tangy and different from anything I’d tried in the past. My husband really liked it and my oldest son even requested more of it later as a snack. In the years since, I’ve made this salad many times and every time we make it, it gets two thumbs up. For an unforgettable meal, pair this salad with Easy Baked Falafel and impress your family!
For more great summer salads to try, check out this Balsamic Berry Salad, the best ever Creamy Pasta Salad, Garlic Lover’s Potato Salad, and this Summer Israeli Couscous Salad. This gorgeous Mediterranean Bean Salad and this Ramen Noodle Salad are both on my summer meal plan as well.Kitchen Tip: I use this knife and this bowl to make this recipe.Get New Recipessent to your inbox!Sign me up!We never share your information with third parties and will protect it in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Cucumber Salad with Spicy Tomato Vinaigrette
5 from 2 votesVinaigrette adapted from and with thanks to Cooking Light Complete CookbookSavePinPrintReviewPrep Time: 15 minsServings: 4
Ingredients
- ▢3 medium size cucumbers halved, seeded and thinly sliced
- ▢6 medium size Roma tomatoes
- ▢1/3 red onion very thinly sliced
- ▢3 tablespoons tomato juice
- ▢2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ▢1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ▢1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ▢1/4 teaspoon salt
- ▢1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce I used Sriracha
- ▢1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine cucumbers, tomatoes and onion in a large bowl. Whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over the vegetables and toss well to combine. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy!
