Fresh Tunisian Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Mint

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

A refreshing, herbaceous salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and zesty mint, ideal for Tunisia's warm climate. This Tunisian salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cucumber, tomato, and red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium cucumber
• 2 medium tomato
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/4 cup mint
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and dice 2 medium cucumbers, then chop 2 medium tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
2. Step 2: Finely chop 1/4 cup red onion and 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, chopped onion, and mint.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
5. Step 5: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
6. Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.