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 salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, and 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 "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 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.