Cucumber Tomato Salad is the best of summers harvest. Crisp cucumbers and luscious tomatoes tossed in a bright and creamy lemon poppy seed dressing. This is my newest obsession.
I could live on salad. I mean I would eat it every day for every meal. There are so many options. I love fresh vegetables and the salad options are endless. The rest of my family...
Well... My daughter is a very particular eater, read 'picky'. She might get that from her father, although I am not pointing any fingers.
But, she knows what she likes and getting her to eat anything else is such a challenge. Some days I just don't have the energy to fight it.
Needless to say we have been eating her 2 favorite veggies: cucumbers and broccoli for far too long.
I grew up in a family where we had to sit at the table until your plate was clean, no matter how long it took. I am more of the thought that I want my daughter to try everything I cook.
If she doesn't love it she can just eat a few bites. If she detests it, just that first bite will do. I try again and again every few weeks to get her to try those ones she didn't like prepared a different way.
Fresh tomatoes have been a challenge for a long time so last week I decided to try them in a salad with one of her favorite veggies.
Knowing she loves cucumbers, I thought a gorgeous cucumber salad with tomatoes was exactly what we were looking for.
This cucumber tomato salad is absolutely spectacular. Fresh, crunchy and bursting with flavor.
Tossed in a homemade lemon poppy seed dressing that will excite your taste buds, this is surely your new go to salad.
Of course, I devoured it. I truly couldn't get enough! My daughter... Whomp whomp whomp.
She loved the cucumbers and the dressing. Oh well. Until next time. Fresh tomatoes are apparently a battle for another day.
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Helpful Tips to make Cucumber Tomato Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing:
- Cucumbers have a tendency to release a lot of liquid. To avoid a watery salad you can prep your cukes ahead. Simply, place cucumbers in serving dish. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Pour off the liquid (do not rinse). Do not add more salt. This will be plenty.
- If you would like to make this salad ahead, prepare the dressing in a mason jar and toss the salad with it the day you plan to serve it.
What you will need to make Cucumber Tomato Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing:
- Sharp knife or mandolin – A sharp knife or mandolin is always a necessity when slicing cucumbers.
- Cutting board – A high quality cutting board comes in handy when prepping this salad.
- Mixing bowls – Combine all of the ingredients for this salad in a large mixing bowl.
Enjoy!
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Yield: 6
Cucumber Tomato Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Cucumber Tomato Salad is the best of summers harvest. Crisp cucumbers and luscious tomatoes tossed in a bright and creamy lemon poppy seed dressing. This is my newest obsession.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon extra light olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 English cucumbers, cut into half coins
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, sliced thin
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice, sugar, olive oil, poppy seeds, mustard, garlic, salt, and onion powder in a large bowl. Whisk well until dressing is completely combined.
- Add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion to the bowl. Toss to combine.
- Chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!
DONNA'S NOTES
- If you would like to make this salad ahead, prepare the dressing in a mason jar and toss the salad with it the day you plan to serve it.
Recipe developed by Donna Elick The Slow Roasted Italian
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Recipes doesn't reflect Poppy Seed
ReplyDeleteHi Arkansas Granny, oops. I corrected the recipe. Thank you for your comment.
DeleteI love salads but cant eat cucumbers or onions have to eat it early or it kills me
DeleteWhat an awesome salad!!! I will be making this one many times!
DeleteHi Donna, this salad looks so delicious but how much poppy seeds do you add ?
ReplyDeleteIt's not in the ingredient list. Have a nice day !
Hi Danielle! 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds, I added that to the recipe. Thank you for your message. Enjoy and let us know how it goes!
DeleteExcited to try this recipe. How much poppy seed and when do I add it?
ReplyDeleteSo happy you stopped by. I added 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds to the recipe. Enjoy and let us know how it goes.
DeleteThe dressing says it is lemon poppyseed dressing. I am wondering how much poppyseed you put in it?
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda! Thank you for your comment. I added 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds. Enjoy and let us know how it goes.
DeleteLove your recipes going to make this but you didn't list the poppy seeds☺
ReplyDeleteThanks Kat! I added the 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds to the recipe. I appreciate your message, let us know how it goes. Enjoy!
DeleteYou added poppy seed to ingredients but not when to add it. I assume it is added in dressing mixture.
ReplyDeleteJust want to say that your recipe may be healthier than mine but I grew up on cucumber & tomato salad. Sometimes simpler is better. I only add a small amount of mayo & lemon zest to the cucumbers, tomatoes, & red onion with S&P to taste. I do plan to try your recipe as I have been looking for the perfect opportunity to use a bottle of poppy seeds that are in my spice cabinet.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Marie! I usually toss this with vinegar and oil, but I wanted to try something different and lemony. It really blows my mind how delicious it is. I am going to try the lemon and mayo and see how that goes. Thanks for the suggestion! Enjoy and let us know how it goes.
DeleteHow would I change the dressing to a honey poppyseed ? I don't tolerate lemon well.
ReplyDeleteI also love this an orange honey poppy seed dressing.
Delete1/4 cup orange juice (instead of lemon)
2 tablespoons honey (instead of sugar)
Let me know how it goes. Enjoy!
I'm not a huge fan of lemony dressings but this one sounded interesting and was I happy I tried it!! My new favorite summertime dressing!! I even had to use bottled lemon juice and it was still awesome. I'm going to make a quadruple batch this afternoon so I have it ready to go! I recommend this to anyone that likes a poppyseed dressing.
ReplyDeleteWhat other salads this could be used with? can't eat cukes.
ReplyDeleteI use it on spinach salad....baby spinach, sliced boiled egg, sliced red onion (if tolerated).toss with dressing and sprinkle with mozza cheese...
ReplyDeleteI often add sliced strawberries as well
Instead of mayo try mashed avocado
ReplyDeleteI don't know about your daughter, but I sometimes have problems with fresh tomatoes due to the texture of the inner goo. You might try giving some to her with the seed goop scooped or squeezed out and see if she doesn't tolerate them a little better. Love the recipe!
ReplyDeleteStarted to copy recipe, but noted that now the lemon juice and sugar were deleted!
ReplyDeleteFor those who can't tolerate cucumbers, substitute zucchini. Just as crispy and crunchy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great suggestion, Cherill. I am going to try this over the summer with the zucchini from my garden.
DeleteFor those who can't tolerate cucumber (like my husband), substitute zucchini. Just as crispy and crunchy and goes just as well with lemon.
ReplyDeleteInstead of poppy seeds I added chia seeds for a protein boost.
ReplyDeleteDo I have to use sugar? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks
ReplyDeleteI was looking for a simple healthy salad and came across your site. Just made this salad and it is so delicious...and so easy and quick to make. Thank you for sharing .. I will be making this salad often :)
ReplyDeletecan i use sesame seeds?
ReplyDeleteDelicious. I'm having a hard time eating vegetables, I'll make this salad often as it's truly delicious. I'd drink that dressing as is - I made it with both sugar and honey, and both orange juice and lemon. I couldn't find poppyseeds, sadly. Next time I'll slice the cucumber very thin. Is there any way to thicken the dressing a bit?
ReplyDeleteCan you use just regular cucumbers? That is what I have on hand and want to use them up.
ReplyDeleteHow far in advance can u make the dressing?
ReplyDeleteDelish: made substituting what I had on hand: bottled lemon and lime juice, garlic powder (1/8tsp) stone ground mustard
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