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Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad

Published: Mar 14, 2018 · Modified: Jul 25, 2022 by Anna 26 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad  - crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes and crisp red onions with lighter homemade Ranch dressing make this delicious and flavorful salad a favorite!

Serve this salad with grilled chicken or pork tenderloin, for a fresh and delicious summer meal.

cucumber tomato salad in a bowl

It might be the third salad recipe in a row that I am sharing on my blog, but it's really all I am craving right now. If I am not munching on a big bowl of my Greek Salad with Barley, I am enjoying a generous serving of this Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad. Spring is here in Kansas and fresh vegetables with a light creamy dressing sound perfect right now. This salad is lightened up since no mayonnaise is used to make the homemade Ranch dressing. It's still creamy and the flavors bind really well.

This refreshing Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad is perfect for Spring and Summer dinners. It goes well with grilled or roasted meat or steamed salmon. It's fresh, bright and colorful and absolutely delicious!

Ingredients:

  • cucumber
  • tomatoes (I used Roma)
  • red onion
  • parsley
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • lemon juice
  • salt and pepper
  • dried dill

Instructions:

This Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad requires only a handful of ingredients. Simply chop cucumber, tomatoes and red onion and place in a bowl. Add chopped parsley. In a small measuring cup, whisk together natural sour cream (or Greek yogurt), freshly squeezed lemon juice from ½ lemon, salt, pepper, dried dill and pour over the vegetables. Stir gently to coat. You can serve the salad immediately or cover with plastic wrap and chill in fridge until ready to serve.

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chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and parsley in a bowl

No mayo dressing:

I am on a mission to make creamy salads with lighter ingredients. For this Cucumber Tomato combo, I used the same dressing I made for my Greek Salad. It's very simple: whisk together natural sour cream, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, pepper and dill. You can use dried dill or fresh dill, whatever you have on hand. This salad dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in a glass jar with lid and used later. It's refreshing and delicious!

creamy cucumber salad in bowl

More easy salad recipes:

  • Cucumber Garlic and Dill Tzatziki Sauce
  • Avocado Egg Salad
  • BLT Pasta Salad
  • Chickpea Quinoa Salad
  • Fresh Corn Salad

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Cucumber salad in a white bowl.

Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe

Author: Anna
Crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes and crisp red onions with lighter homemade Ranch dressing make this delicious and flavorful salad a favorite!
More salad recipes: www.crunchycreamysweet.com
4.88 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 39 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cucumber
  • 2 large Roma tomatoes see note
  • ½ red onion
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic optional
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • ½ cup natural sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice from ½ lemon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill or 1 teaspoon fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • Chop cucumber and tomatoes into bite size pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
  • Add chopped red onion and garlic, if using. Add parsley.
  • In a measuring cup, whisk together sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper and dill. Pour over vegetables.
  • Gently toss to coat.
  • Serve salad immediately or cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

You can use any cucumbers you have on hand. You can peel the skin off, especially if it's thick and waxy. I like to use Roma tomatoes in salads because they are firmer and won't mush. You can use grape tomatoes as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 15.6mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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  1. Brittany says

    June 10, 2025 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    This cucumber and tomato salad is so creamy and refreshing. I love it

    Reply
  2. Mary A Meyer says

    July 15, 2022 at 8:33 pm

    Great recipe. I love cukes and tomatoes together. My daughter has a volunteer tomatoe this year called sugar babies. They are so sweet. Can't wait to make this salad using English Cucumbers and those Sugar Baby tomatoes.

    Reply
  3. Larraine says

    June 01, 2022 at 8:15 pm

    Great recipe. It is light, fresh, low carb, low to no fat, low calories, crunchy and very satisfying and healthy! I added a touch of Sumac at the end - great for tomatoes and cucumbers! Than you Anna!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      June 12, 2022 at 5:18 pm

      I am so glad it was a hit! Thank you for making my recipe, Larraine!

      Reply
  4. Angela says

    August 26, 2021 at 11:08 am

    What a simple, easy recipe. I have all this at home. Can't wait to make for lunch.

    Reply
    • Anna says

      September 02, 2021 at 9:27 pm

      I hope you love it, Angela!

      Reply
  5. Kathy Huskey says

    June 29, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    Love this salad, I did add some fresh mozzarella pearls. My husband absolutely loved it too

    Reply
  6. Sandy says

    May 12, 2018 at 8:47 am

    5 stars
    I'm making this today with the addition of red radishes cut into quarters...yum!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      May 15, 2018 at 12:35 pm

      Hi Sandy! Yay! Radishes are a great addition! Thank you for the feedback!

      Reply
  7. Sandra says

    March 21, 2018 at 7:27 am

    5 stars
    I can't wait to try this! Looks so flavorful!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      March 21, 2018 at 11:35 am

      Thank you, Sandra!

      Reply
    • CANDY MARTINDALE says

      October 19, 2020 at 10:09 pm

      Sprinkle each serving with celery saltYummy,

      Reply
  8. Lauren says

    March 18, 2018 at 4:19 pm

    I really like the dressing for this!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      March 19, 2018 at 12:27 am

      Thank you, Lauren!

      Reply
  9. Patricia says

    March 18, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    This is such a great salad! Nothing with more of a fresh flavor than tomatoes and cukes! Yum! Love the dressing, too!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      March 19, 2018 at 12:27 am

      Thank you so much, Patricia!

      Reply
  10. Erin says

    March 17, 2018 at 8:58 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely gorgeous!Healthy means I can eat more, right?

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      March 19, 2018 at 12:22 am

      Always! Thanks, Erin!

      Reply
  11. Sabrina says

    March 16, 2018 at 7:39 am

    This salad is bursting with flavor! Can't wait to try ti!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      March 19, 2018 at 12:22 am

      Thank you, Sabrina! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  12. Amanda says

    March 15, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    This is so perfect for those summer bbq potlucks!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      March 19, 2018 at 12:23 am

      Absolutely! Thanks, Amanda!

      Reply
  13. Jen says

    March 15, 2018 at 2:54 pm

    I am going to devour this! Such a delicious light option!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      March 19, 2018 at 12:23 am

      Yay! Thank you, Jen!

      Reply
  14. Ushmana says

    March 15, 2018 at 10:05 am

    5 stars
    This was so easy! Just cucumber, tomatoes and red onions and some spices with some yogurt, so quick yet such a hearty bite for between the busy working hours! Amazing recipe, Thanks !

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      March 19, 2018 at 12:23 am

      Thank you! I am so glad you like it!

      Reply

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