Cucumbers & Tomato Salad
Artistic Illustration
Cucumbers & Tomato Salad is a refreshing mix of crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, typically seasoned with a light dressing. This dish is low in calories and provides a good source of hydration with its high water content.
This salad is served in various meal programs including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP across New York City.
Popular Home Recipes for Cucumbers & Tomato Salad
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Cucumbers & Tomato Salad shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Cucumbers & Tomato Salad is a refreshing and hydrating dish perfect for a light lunch or side. It's a quick and easy way to enjoy fresh vegetables with a zesty twist.
Ingredients
- •2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- •2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- •1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- •1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- •3 tbsp olive oil
- •2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- •1 tsp salt
- •1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and halved cherry tomatoes.
- 2Add the thinly sliced red onion and chopped fresh basil to the bowl.
- 3In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- 4Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 5Let the salad sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Chef Tips
- For added crunch, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.
- Substitute basil with cilantro for a different flavor profile.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
Embed on Your Site
School administrators, dieticians, and partners — embed live info for Cucumbers & Tomato Salad on your website. Customize the options and copy the snippet.
<script async src="https://healthyheartcrm.com/embed/menu-item-widget.js?slug=cucumbers-tomato-salad"></script>Free to embed. Updates automatically when our dieticians revise the nutrition data.
Similar Vegetable Items
About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.