Fresh Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Hi Sweet Friends! I just wanted to say sorry for being MIA the last week, but I got hit with a cold HARD. I mean I was in bed for 5 days straight and was achy, sore, and coughing – oh the non-stop coughing. A huge thanks to Clint for stepping up big time and keeping the house running while I was down and out. Now while I’m not 100% I am definitely feeling better… like 75% and that’s good enough for me! I spent my Saturday hanging with the girls in the morning, meal planning, sipping coffee and price matching for the BIG (and I do mean BIG) grocery order that was so desperately needed after a week of being out. FYI – 3 hours later, I still didn’t have everything I needed…
Don’t you hate when that happens? It’s so disappointing!
Anyways, now that I’m feeling better, I think it’s time to share a tasty little salad that takes mere minutes to make and doesn’t involved a head of lettuce. It’s easy, healthy and perfect to go along side any meal… think bright, fresh flavours along side grilled chicken, or the perfect dish to bring to your next get together.
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Try this in summer when the veggies are the freshest! But you can always enjoy as a lighter side in the cooler months when you’re looking for something lighter to enjoy!
Ingredients
- English field cucumber
- 1/2 large red onion
- 3 – 4 Roma Tomatoes
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/3 cup crumbled goats milk feta cheese (I like this since it doesn’t come packed in water and I find has a creamier taste but regular feta will do)
Instructions
- Chop your cucumber in 1/2 or 1 inch pieces. Sliced your onion thinly into strips. Quarter your tomatoes, and chop each quarter in half. You want large chunk of tomatoes. Roughly chop or tear your basil leaves.
- In a medium sized bowl add the cucumber, tomatoes and onions. Squeeze the juice of the lemon (yes the whole thing) and drizzle the olive oil over top. Add the salt & pepper to taste and mix everything together.
- Sprinkle in the basil and goat cheese. Serve immediately.
Keywords: tomatoes, cucumber, salad, side dish, lunch
Just a few minutes and you have a healthy, delicious, and not your basic salad ready to go. It serves beautifully the next day as well just make sure to refrigerate.
It’s a classic go to in our house when we are making a last minute decision on supper. Now that the weather is nicer out, Clint’s itching to get the barbecue going more frequently so I always try and keep these staples in my fridge and pantry for when the mood strikes.
This also is easy prep and clean up, and really – who doesn’t like that? What are your ‘go-tos’ now that grilling season is here?
This is such a quick and simple, flavourful and nutritious salad!! I could put this on my dinner table with anything that comes off the grill this summer, and that’s just what I will do! 🙂
Ohhh I love cucumbers. This is perfect for a quick side salad!
The colors in this salad just scream healthy:) Glad to hear you’re on the mend, too! Sometimes fresh food is all it takes, even something simple like this salad.
Thanks, it was the worst week… I’m still trying to catch up in laundry but all in all at least I’m able to get things done 🙂 I hope you enjoy this salad!!
I could eat this for lunch every day, maybe with some tuna on occasion?
That sounds great! You could also add shrimp as well 🙂
Glad you are feeling (mostly) better. Knock-out colds are the worst! This salad looks fantastic, so bright and colorful and tasty. It’s making me wish it were dinnertime right now. 😉
nothing better than FRESH after you’ve been sick, right? that’s always what I want, since I am all about comfort food when I am sick. glad you’re feeling better, this salad sounds fantastic!
I am not sure if I have had goat’s milk feta…must try it. This salad looks wonderfully light and delicious.
This is lovely! Perfect for any summer picnic!
So easy and to make, win win! A Salad for so many gatherings!
Oh My GOD! That looks DELICIOUS! I just bookmarked this in my recipe folder <3 <3
I hope you enjoy!!
I love salads that don’t have lettuce. Usually, because my spring mix is one day past the expiration and is all slimy. This way I eliminate all that hassle and just eat toppings:) Can’t wait to try this!
I love all the toppings… So good right?!
Looks absolutely delicious! I’ve had cucumber tomato salad but never with cheese. 🙂 I’ll have to add it next time.
It was a total added bonus you know?!
This looks delicious! I’m going to try out this weekend! Thanks so much for sharing at Merry Monday!
This is one of my favorite summer salads. XD It’s really tasty! (Yes, I’m testifying to your post, hahaha!)
This looks like the perfect summer salad! Thanks so much for linking up at You Link It, We Make It, I’m pinning! Hope to see you back tomorrow!
Fresh, colorful, light! This is my kind of salad. It reminds me of a traditional Greek salad. Soooo good! Cheers for getting back on your feet and making this. It’s not easy when you have a cold. Get better soon!
This salad looks fantastic! So much flavor!
Classic salada an so good! Fresh and complements almost any dish. Love everything about it =)
What a great recipe, nothing beats cucumber salad. This looks delightful.
I’m one of this people who likes to shop fast. I have so little patience for grocery shopping these days. Unless it’s a farmers market, then all bets are off. ha
I love this type of salad in the summer! It’s so refreshing and the saltiness from the goats feta complements the veggies perfectly.