Best 2 Dilled Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipes

Indulge in a refreshing and flavorful symphony of garden-fresh cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, artfully combined in a zesty Dilled Cucumber Tomato Salad. This vibrant salad offers a delightful balance of crisp textures and tangy flavors, making it a perfect side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or light summer meals. Discover a trio of variations that cater to diverse tastes: a classic rendition with a simple vinaigrette, a creamy ranch-style dressing, and a tangy lemon-herb marinade.

1. **Classic Dilled Cucumber Tomato Salad:** Experience the timeless simplicity of fresh cucumbers and tomatoes dressed in a tangy vinaigrette. This classic recipe relies on a harmonious blend of vinegar, oil, herbs, and spices to elevate the natural flavors of the vegetables.

2. **Ranch-Style Dilled Cucumber Tomato Salad:** Transform your salad into a creamy delight with a rich and flavorful ranch dressing. This variation introduces a creamy base of mayonnaise, buttermilk, and herbs, providing a luscious coating for the crisp cucumbers and tomatoes.

3. **Lemon-Herb Marinated Dilled Cucumber Tomato Salad:** Elevate your salad with a zesty lemon-herb marinade. This refreshing twist incorporates lemon juice, olive oil, and an array of herbs, infusing the cucumbers and tomatoes with a bright and tangy flavor profile.

No matter your preference, these Dilled Cucumber Tomato Salad recipes offer a refreshing and versatile side dish that complements a variety of main courses. Embrace the simplicity of fresh ingredients and let the vibrant flavors shine through in every bite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

DILLED CUCUMBER-TOMATO SALAD

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A lightly seasoned yogurt dressing beautifully coats juicy tomatoes and crunchy cucumber.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup Yoplait® plain yogurt
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 large roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded, diced (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cubed (1 cup)

Steps:

In medium bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, dill weed, sugar and salt.
Fold in tomatoes and cucumber. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

DILLED CUCUMBER, TOMATO AND CELERY SALAD

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We developed this mid-summer salad to use an overabundance of fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and celery. This recipe makes more dressing than you need for the salad, but it will keep almost forever in the refrigerator.

Provided by Tom and Agnes

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon dill seed
1 tablespoon honey
⅓ cup buttermilk salad dressing and seasoning mix
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
1 ⅓ cups milk
1 cup white vinegar
2 large cucumbers, quartered and thinly sliced
3 tomatoes, cubed
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ onion, sliced and quartered
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Place water and dill seed in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes. Whisk in honey and salad dressing mix, then pour mixture into a large bowl. Whisk in mayonnaise, buttermilk, milk, and vinegar until smooth.
Place cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, onion, garlic, and salt into a separate bowl, and pour half of the dressing onto the vegetables; toss well. Cover, and refrigerate salad for at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing for future use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 609 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe cucumbers and tomatoes.
If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried dill.
If you like a little bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
This salad is best served chilled, so make it ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serve this salad as a side dish or as a light lunch or dinner.

Conclusion:

A simple but delicious salad that's perfect for a summer meal. The combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and dill is refreshing and flavorful, and the dressing is light and tangy. This salad is also very easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknights.