Hippy Garden Crunch Salad (Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe)
- Amy
- May 18
- 2 min read
This simple garden salad is one of those recipes that never goes out of style. It’s crisp, refreshing, low calorie, and perfect to keep stocked in the fridge for easy lunches, snacks, or a fresh side with dinner.
Loaded with crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and purple onion tossed in a light vinaigrette, it’s the kind of salad that somehow tastes even better after it sits and the flavors meld together.
It’s also incredibly versatile. Serve it as-is, top it with crumbled feta, or add grilled or shredded or cubed chicken to turn it into a quick, healthy meal.
It’s fresh, simple, and exactly the kind of easy recipe you’ll keep making on repeat all summer long.
INGREDIENTS
2 large cucumbers (or 6–8 mini cucumbers), sliced and quartered
1 package cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 purple onion, diced
Dressing Options
Option 1: Store-Bought Shortcut (I love Bragg Organic Apple Cider Oil Free Vinaigrette - https://amzn.to/4uQcexa)
4 tbsp of your favorite no-sugar Italian dressing (or more to taste)
Option 2: Homemade Vinaigrette
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Chop and mix all veggies into a large bowl
If using homemade dressing, whisk all vinaigrette ingredients together in a small bowl until combined.
Pour dressing over the veggies and mix well until evenly coated.
Chill before serving: Transfer to a glass container or cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Tips & Variations
Add crumbled feta cheese for extra flavor
Toss in grilled or shredded chicken for a complete meal
Want it sweeter? Add ½ tsp monk fruit or stevia to the dressing
Love extra dressing? Simply double the vinaigrette recipe
Also great with chopped broccoli, corn, or avocado added in
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