Heirloom Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Whiskey Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A vibrant salad featuring locally grown heirloom tomatoes and cucumbers, dressed in a tangy whiskey vinaigrette with fresh herbs. This american-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 20 minutes pairs diced heirloom tomatoes, medium, diced cucumber, thinly sliced 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 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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 cups, diced heirloom tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
• 2 tbsp whiskey
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups diced heirloom tomatoes, 1 medium diced cucumber, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp whiskey, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour dressing over tomato mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and toss again.
5. Step 5: Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.