Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad:

Nothing refreshes like a cucumber tomato onion salad on a warm day. Crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and mild onion create the perfect summer side. Long-time Galilee Green subscriber Diana May from Bodega Bay, CA, shared this recipe with us in the summer of 2024. She first joined the Galilee Green Family in June 2016 and still loves being part of our community.

Diana sent this cucumber tomato onion salad before we offered our raw natural honey. She listed sugar or honey as an option. Now you can make it with Galilee Green honey, Diana! Our pure raw honey adds gentle floral sweetness that elevates the whole dish. Pair it with our extra virgin olive oil for a dressing that truly shines.

This simple salad works as a side for grilled chicken, fish, or lamb. It also stands alone for a light lunch. The vegetables stay crunchy. The dressing acts as a light marinade. Prep it ahead and let the flavors develop in the fridge.

Why This Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Tastes So Good

English cucumber delivers mild crunch without too many seeds. Sweet Vidalia or red onions bring gentle bite. Grape or cherry tomatoes burst with natural juice. Seasoned rice vinegar adds bright tang. A touch of Galilee Green raw natural honey softens the acidity. Cold water keeps the dressing light. Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper finish every bite.

The real difference comes from quality olive oil. Galilee Green Extra Virgin Olive Oil comes straight from the hills of the Galilee. It tastes clean, grassy, and robust. Counterfeit oils fall flat. Our oil emulsifies the dressing into a silky coating that clings to every slice. Customers notice the upgrade immediately.

Louise Workman, GG member from Olympia, Washington agrees with Diana. Says Louise, “I love this salad. We have it a couple of times a month.”

Ingredients for Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad

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• 1 English cucumber
• 2 sweet, Vidalia, or red onions
• 1 package grape or cherry tomatoes
• ½ cup seasoned rice vinegar (or salt-free)
• 1 teaspoon Galilee Green raw natural honey (or sugar)
• ¼ cup cold water
• Pinch of kosher salt
• ¼ cup Galilee Green Extra Virgin Olive Oil (real olive oil only—no counterfeits)
• Fresh coarse ground pepper to taste

Directions

1. Slice the cucumber very thin. A mandolin creates even pieces that absorb the dressing beautifully.
2. Peel the onions. Halve them and slice them the same thin way.
3. Cut the tomatoes in half. Add the cucumber, onion, and tomatoes to a large bowl.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the vinegar, Galilee Green honey, water, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the mixture forms a smooth emulsion.
5. Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Toss gently so everything gets coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until serving time. The dressing works as a great marinade, so let it sit for deeper flavor.

Tips for Maximum Flavor

Choose the freshest produce available. Room-temperature tomatoes taste sweeter and juicier. Chill the salad at least 30 minutes so the onion softens slightly. Taste and adjust salt or pepper before you serve.

Galilee Green honey brings floral notes that plain sugar cannot match. Our olive oil stays flavorful even after resting in the fridge. Keep a bottle of each on hand for everyday salads like this one.

This cucumber tomato onion salad takes just minutes to prepare. It uses simple ingredients plus two Galilee Green favorites. Serve it at your next barbecue, picnic, or weeknight meal. Guests will ask how you made it so good.

Diana, thank you for sharing this recipe with us so long ago. Now everyone can enjoy it with our raw natural honey and pure olive oil. Ready to try it yourself?

Order Galilee Green Extra Virgin Olive Oil and raw natural honey today. Taste the difference real ingredients create in every cucumber tomato onion salad.