Spicy Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Looking for a refreshing side dish with a kick? Try our Spicy Cucumber & Tomato Salad! Bursting with flavor and easy to make, this vibrant salad combines crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes with a zesty dressing that elevates any meal. Perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weekday lunch!

Spicy Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes Total Time: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 Servings

Summertime flavors are in the air. Hand-picked fresh tomatoes and cucumbers are the best. This salad will be on your table. We have already started picking our fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from our garden and made a lovely salad. Tomatoes from the garden are simply the best.

As far back as I can remember, this Cucumber Salad has been served at every barbecue or picnic my family has hosted! It has become a staple in our home. I especially love to serve it with Stacked Double Cheeseburger With Bacon. 

If you are finding yourself swimming in an abundance of homegrown tomatoes and cucumbers, this recipe is a must-try.

Why You Will Love This Cucumber Salad

Easy to Prepare: Quick and simple to make, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.

Spicy Kick: A hint of heat adds excitement and depth, making this salad anything but ordinary.

Refreshing Flavor: The combination of crisp cucumbers and ripe tomatoes creates a refreshing taste that’s perfect for warm days.

Ingredients Needed

Please note a full printable recipe with a list of an ingredients below.

• Cucumbers – Cut or slice your cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. You can use any variety of cucumber. I have used pickling cucumbers before, and they were delicious.
• Tomatoes – Fresh from the garden or farm stand is best. You can do grape tomatoes for a small sweet crunch or go big with a beef tomato.
• Salt – Season to your taste.
• Sesame seeds – This gives a small amount of crunch and nutty flavor. If you can toast them, even better.
• Red chili flakes – You can add more or less depending on your level of spiciness. My daughter loves it with more.
• Rice wine vinegar – This gives the perfect amount of tang to the sauce.
• Sugar – You can use granulated sugar. You don’t need anything fancy. This helps balance out the acid.

I also prefer to use my mandoline slicer instead of cutting my cucumbers with a knife. My personal preference. 

How To Make This Salad

STEP ONE – Heat the stove. On the stovetop, add rice wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Heat all ingredients until the sugar has completely dissolved. Mixing frequently. 

STEP TWO – Refrigerate. Once the sugar is dissolved, place it in a bowl in the fridge until completely cool.

STEP THREE – Chop, slice, and toss to coat. Place sliced cucumber & chopped tomato in a salad bowl and coat with cooled rice wine vinegar mixture. Toss well to coat.

STEP FOUR – Sprinkle with spices. Top your salad with a nice sprinkling of chili flakes and sesame seeds.

STEP FIVE – Serve. You can serve it immediately or keep it in the fridge. The longer it stays in the fridge, the longer the sauce penetrates the vegetables.

How to store this salad

In the Refrigerator: The assembled salad will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

Other Favorite Meal Recipe Ideas

Summertime Watermelon Salad Recipe

Stacked Double Cheeseburger With Bacon

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

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