🥒🍅 Incredible Creamy Tomato Cucumber Salad (The Classic!)
A timeless summer favorite! This Creamy Tomato Cucumber Salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sweet onions, and a tangy, creamy dressing. It’s refreshing, simple, and the perfect side dish for grilled meats, picnics, and family dinners.
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⏱️ Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes (optional but recommended)
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 6
🛒 Ingredients
🥗 Salad
- 3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges or chunks
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
🥣 Creamy Dressing
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, balances acidity)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried dill (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Vegetables
- Wash and slice cucumbers into thin rounds.
- Cut tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the onion.
- Place everything in a large bowl.
2. Make the Creamy Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together:
- Sour cream
- Mayonnaise
- Lemon juice or vinegar
- Garlic
- Sugar
- Salt
- Pepper
- Dill
Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Combine
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions.
- Add fresh dill and parsley.
- Gently toss until everything is coated.
4. Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Give it a gentle stir before serving.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Perfect with:
- 🍗 Grilled chicken
- 🥩 Steak or burgers
- 🍖 BBQ ribs
- 🐟 Grilled fish
- 🥪 Sandwiches
- 🥔 Potato dishes
- 🧺 Picnic and potluck meals
💡 Tips & Variations
- Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and a crisp texture.
- Salt sliced cucumbers lightly and let them sit for 15 minutes, then drain for a less watery salad.
- Add crumbled feta cheese for a Mediterranean twist.
- Mix in chopped avocado just before serving for extra creaminess.
- For a lighter version, replace sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat.
🧊 Storage
- Refrigerator: Best enjoyed within 1–2 days.
- Keep covered and stir before serving.
- The salad will release liquid over time because of the tomatoes and cucumbers.
🍴 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 140
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
This Creamy Tomato Cucumber Salad is the classic cool, crunchy, and creamy side dish that never goes out of style—fresh garden flavors in every bite! 🥒🍅✨