Here’s a simple and delicious Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad recipe 🥒🍅 that’s refreshing and perfect as a side dish.
🥗 Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad
⏱ Prep Time
10–15 minutes
🍽 Servings
3–4 servings
🧾 Ingredients
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2 large cucumbers, sliced
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2 cups cherry tomatoes (or 2 large tomatoes, chopped)
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½ red onion, thinly sliced
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½ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or vinegar
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1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
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½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley (optional, chopped)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prepare the vegetables
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Wash and slice the cucumbers.
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Cut tomatoes in halves (or chop large tomatoes).
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Thinly slice the onion.
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Make the creamy dressing
In a bowl, mix:-
sour cream
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mayonnaise
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lemon juice or vinegar
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sugar
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salt
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black pepper
Stir until smooth.
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Combine the salad
Add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions into a large bowl. -
Add dressing
Pour the creamy dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until everything is coated. -
Add herbs (optional)
Sprinkle chopped dill or parsley. -
Chill before serving
Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes for best flavor.
⭐ Tips
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Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier version.
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Add avocado or feta cheese for extra flavor.
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Best eaten fresh the same day because cucumbers release water.
If you want, I can also show you:
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🥗 Pakistani-style creamy cucumber salad (raita style)
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🥗 5-minute creamy cucumber salad
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🥗 Russian creamy cucumber tomato salad.