Tossed Cucumber Tomato Salad with Lemon Dressing

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

A refreshing, no-cook salad with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a bright lemon dressing that's perfect for summer lunches. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes blends large, peeled and diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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 large, peeled and diced cucumber
• 2 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 peeled and diced large cucumbers, 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 chopped fresh parsley.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Chill for 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.