This salad couldn’t be any simpler to put together and the vibrant colors make a beautiful addition to any table. We prefer using grape tomatoes for their delicate skins and sweet flavor, but cherry tomatoes work too ~ it’s a matter of preference.
Tomato, Orange and Cucumber Salad
A fresh salad of grape tomatoes, cucumber, and navel orange is not only full of flavor and nutrition, it's a colorful addition to any dinner table.
Ingredients
- 2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 navel orange, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 English cucumber, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, orange, cucumber, red onion and cilantro.
- In a separate dish, whisk together the oil, vinegar and mustard. Pour over the tomato mixture, season with salt and pepper, then toss.
- Allow to stand a few minutes, toss again, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- The tomatoes may give off some liquid as they sit, so either drain before serving or serve with a slotted spoon.
Recipe Notes
For a variation, try using fresh mango in place of the orange.
Have you tried this recipe?Did you add your own special touch? We’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment and a rating to share your thoughts with others.
Marigrace Manz says
Lynne, I found this recipe while we were quarantined during the pandemic. The dressing and the diced onion really make this salad. I sometimes add diced chicken breast, dried cranberries and walnuts. It has become a weekly favorite at our house.
Tarita Atkinson says
Lovely. Great with fish, reminded me of a salsa. I would add walnuts to make it a meal.
Bea Tobias says
I liked the orange and tomato combo. This was good and easy, and got better after a hour or two in the fridge.
Lynne Webb says
Hi Bea,
Thanks for taking the time to let us know you like the salad. Orange and tomato are a great pairing – we often make a fresh salsa with this combo to serve with fish as well: Roasted Salmon with Fresh Orange Salsa.
april says
This looks so light and refreshing salad. I really enjoy this site for new and interesting recipes. Thanks so much!