Ooo, Creamy Tomato Cucumber Salad 🥒🍅—fresh, cooling, and perfect with grilled food or on its own. Here’s a simple, classic version plus a couple of easy twists.
🥒🍅 Creamy Tomato Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
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2 cups cucumber, sliced
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1½ cups tomatoes, chopped or sliced
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¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Creamy dressing
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½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for lighter)
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1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, extra creaminess)
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1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
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1 tsp sugar or honey (optional)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley (optional)
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
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Add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion.
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Toss gently until coated.
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Chill 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
🌿 Easy Variations
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Healthy: use all Greek yogurt, skip mayo
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Garlic lovers: add ½ tsp grated garlic
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Mediterranean: add feta cheese + olives
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No dairy: use cashew cream or avocado yogurt
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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With grilled chicken, fish, or burgers
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Alongside BBQ or sandwiches
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As a light summer lunch with bread
If you want, I can also give you a Polish, German, or Southern-style version—they each do this salad a little differently