Herb-Infused Tomato & Cucumber Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A refreshing summer salad featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a vibrant herb vinaigrette that highlights the garden-fresh flavors from your local market. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, fresh basil 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 110 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 heirloom tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• pinch black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice heirloom tomatoes into 1-inch cubes and thinly slice cucumber into half-moons. Combine in a large bowl.
2. Step 2: Finely chop 1/4 cup fresh basil and 2 tbsp fresh dill, then whisk with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour dressing over tomatoes and cucumbers, tossing gently until evenly coated. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.