The aroma from this salad is the most deliciously fresh scent of cucumbers, parsley, and crunchy green peppers, and it’s beyond delightful. The only thing better than the aroma is the flavor. In short, this Super Fresh Cucumber Salad is one big bowl of cold, crunchy, juicy, loveliness.
![Super Fresh Cucumber Salad is a cold, crunchy, juicy mix of flavorful vegetables topped with a simple red wine and oregano vinaigrette. BudgetBytes.com Side view of Super Fresh Cucumber Salad in a large glass bowl](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Super-Fresh-Salad-V3.jpg)
Cucumber and tomato salads really aren’t anything new (definitely check out our Creamy Cucumber Salad, too), but sometimes I like to post the small variations on classics that I’m currently crushing on. This week when I took a look in my refrigerator and saw leftover red onion and leftover feta, I knew immediately that I needed to pick up a couple of cucumbers and tomatoes to make this Super Fresh Cucumber Salad.
Make it Your Own
This is a great base salad that can take a number of different add-ins. You can get a little fancy by adding some kalamata olives or roasted red peppers, add some protein like tuna or beans, or even add some cooked orzo or bowtie pasta to bulk it out a bit. There are a lot of options, so keep this recipe on hand for using up leftovers and filling out your dinner menu with tons of super fresh vegetables!
What to Serve with Cucumber Salad
This super fresh salad makes a great side dish for: Mediterranean Turkey Burgers, Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken, or Yogurt Marinated Chicken.
![Super Fresh Cucumber Salad is a cold, crunchy, juicy mix of flavorful vegetables topped with a simple red wine and oregano vinaigrette. BudgetBytes.com Super Fresh Cucumber Salad being served into smaller bowls with wooden spoons](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Super-Fresh-Salad-V4.jpg)
Super Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad
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Ingredients
RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
- 1/4 cup olive oil ($0.52)
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar ($0.20)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.06)
- 1 tsp dried oregano ($0.10)
- 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
- Freshly cracked pepper ($0.03)
SALAD
- 2 cucumbers ($1.58)
- 4 Roma tomatoes (about 1 lb.) ($2.08)
- 1/2 small red onion ($0.38)
- 1 green bell pepper ($0.98)
- 1/4 bunch parsley ( $0.23)
- 2 oz feta ($1.12)
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette first to let the flavors blend as you prepare the rest of the salad. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper. Set the dressing aside.
- Peel the cucumbers if desired. Dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell pepper. Thinly slice the red onion*. Pull the parsley leaves from their stems, then give them a rough chop. Crumble the feta cheese.
- Place the cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and feta in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over top, and toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. This salad holds up well over a few days in the refrigerator. Be sure to stir briefly to redistribute the flavors before serving.
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How to Make Cucumber Tomato Salad – Step by Step Photos
![Red Wine Vinaigrette](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Red-Wine-Vinaigrette.jpg)
Make the red wine vinaigrette first to let the flavors blend a bit while you prepare the rest of the salad. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and some freshly cracked pepper. Set the dressing aside.
![Salad Vegetables](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Salad-Vegetables.jpg)
These are all the vegetables (and feta) that I used in the salad. Two cucumbers, one green bell pepper, 4 Roma tomatoes, 1/2 small red onion, about 1/4 bunch parsley, and 2 oz. feta. Peel the cucumber if you like. Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and Roma tomatoes. Slice the red onion VERY thinly. Pull the parsley leaves from the stems, then roughly chop them. Crumble the feta. To take the bite off the red onions, make sure to slice them very thinly and you can soak them in ice water for 5-10 minutes before adding them to the salad.
![Partially Peeled and Chopped Cucumber](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Chopped-Cucumber.jpg)
This is how I chop my cucumbers. A chunky dice is nice for this salad because it helps them hold up a little better in the refrigerator. Peeling stripes into the skin first gives them a cool visual effect once chopped. Then cut the cucumbers into about 1/2-inch wide rounds, and cut each round into quarters. That gives me nice chunky pieces of cucumber.
![Salad Ingredients in the bowl](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Super-Fresh-Salad-Ingredients-in-bowl.jpg)
Place your cucumbers (those are on the bottom), bell pepper, tomato, red onion, parsley, and feta in a large bowl.
![Add Red Wine Vinaigrette to salad](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Add-Red-Wine-Vinaigrette.jpg)
Stir the dressing one more time, then pour it over the salad.
![Super Fresh Cucumber Salad is a cold, crunchy, juicy mix of flavorful vegetables topped with a simple red wine and oregano vinaigrette. BudgetBytes.com Super Fresh Cucumber Salad from the front](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Super-Fresh-Salad-front.jpg)
And then simply toss to combine. You can serve it immediately or refrigerate for later.
![Super Fresh Cucumber Salad is a cold, crunchy, juicy mix of flavorful vegetables topped with a simple red wine and oregano vinaigrette. BudgetBytes.com Overhead view of Super Fresh Cucumber Salad](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Super-Fresh-Salad-V2.jpg)
And when you do open your refrigerator later, you’ll be all like, “Ahhhhhhhh SUPER FRESH!” Or at least I did. :P
Love your recipes very much. I am little confused about the measurements in your recipes.
Example:
1.33 cucumbers ($1.58)
2.67 Roma tomatoes (about 1 lb.) ($2.08)
0.33 small red onion ($0.38)
0.67 green bell pepper ($0.98)
Not sure how much is0.67 bell pepper is that in gams? In pounds.
What amount is 0.33 red onion?
Thanks I appreciate your explanation of the amounts
Hi Alana! It sounds like you may have changed the serving amount in the recipe card! The recipe serves six, but when that number gets adjusted, it also changes the amount of ingredients to reflect that number. To get the true recipe measurements, you can change the serving back to six.
Really Delicious!!
Very yummy