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An abundance of fresh vegetables led me to try this Cucumber Salad for the first time many years ago. I wanted something a little different, so I scanned a couple of my cookbooks looking for a new dressing to try. I found this vinaigrette recipe in an old Cooking Light cookbook and it did not disappoint.
This salad was spicy and tangy and different from anything I’d tried in the past. My husband really liked it and my oldest son even requested more of it later as a snack. In the years since, I’ve made this salad many times and every time we make it, it gets two thumbs up. For an unforgettable meal, pair this salad with Easy Baked Falafel and impress your family!
Cucumber Salad with Spicy Tomato Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 3 medium size cucumbers halved, seeded and thinly sliced
- 6 medium size Roma tomatoes
- 1/3 red onion very thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons tomato juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce I used Sriracha
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine cucumbers, tomatoes and onion in a large bowl. Whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over the vegetables and toss well to combine. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
{originally published 6/26/11 – recipe notes and photos updated 6/20/18}
Wow this looks great! So, tomato juice. As in from a can or can I just juice a tomato??? hehe
I'm sure you could figure out a way to juice the tomato, but I just used tomato juice in a jar. ha ha, just call me lazy like that.
Yummm….
This caught my eye in the "You Might Also Like" recipe feed. LOVE cukes and homegrown tomatoes! I'm a long-time vegetarian, so will have to substitute a veggie Worcestershire sauce and I have an absolutely delish Chipotle powder that might be amazing in this vinaigrette. Thanks for the idea.
What is the carb count per serving on this yummy dish?
That isn't information that I track, Lori. There are a number of calorie / carb calculators online that should be able to help you with that. Enjoy!
The food looks delicious and colorful
The salad is great! (I just posted on a cucumber salad with Asian flavors, that tomatoes could easily be added to.) But I do love your vinaigrette!
I am loving the sound of this tomato vinaigrette, especially that it incorporates spicy flavors!
This is so good! Have made it several times. I use Clamato juice instead of tomato. Super easy and super good!
I’m glad you’re enjoying the salad, Jacquie.