Description
Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad is a refreshing, quick, and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for warm days, family dinners, and potlucks. Crisp cucumbers, juicy ripe tomatoes, and thinly sliced onions are tossed together in a smooth, tangy creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh herbs
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 large ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- ½ white onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, basil, or dill)
Creamy Dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, dill, parsley, basil, seasoned salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk the dressing until smooth and well combined.
- Dice the tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the white onion.
- Add the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the vegetables.
- Toss everything gently until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
Serving Tips
- Serve chilled for the best refreshing flavor.
- Sprinkle extra fresh dill or parsley before serving.
- Pair with grilled chicken, steak, burgers, or seafood.
- Add crusty bread or pita on the side for a complete meal.
Storage Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Best consumed within 2–3 days.
- Stir before serving again since the dressing may separate slightly.
- Avoid freezing as the creamy dressing will separate.