This refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad is the ideal recipe for August, loved by moms everywhere.

Tomatoes are at their peak from July to September, and the best cucumbers are also found during these months.

During this time of year, certain dishes stand out, and this marinated cucumber tomato salad is one of them. It comes highly recommended by our Senior Video Producer, Nicole McLaughlin, as her mother's signature recipe. It’s easy to see why—it’s the perfect dish for the season.

When you have an abundance of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, this recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish you’ll love.

What makes this Cucumber Tomato Salad so special?

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. With just a few high-quality ingredients, it really shines. Fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and top-notch oil, red and white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper are all you need.

Heirloom tomatoes work wonderfully for this dish, but I highly recommend Sun Gold tomatoes, which are still in season and are a favorite here at Dinogo.

“Sun Gold tomatoes are a type of cherry tomato, small and golden or orange in color. They’re known for their exceptional sweetness and juicy texture, with a subtly floral taste,” says Dinogo Editor Courtney Kassel. “These tomatoes usually make their appearance at markets in late July and stay available through August and September.”

As long as your ingredients are fresh and ripe, the flavor will be perfectly balanced, refreshing, and crisp. Feel free to experiment with different oils and vinegars to give the recipe a unique twist. No matter what, it will always come out delicious.

“This is absolutely delicious!” says recipe reviewer Pamela Hartman. “The ratio is spot on, and I love the combination of two types of vinegar. It’s the perfect way to use up my garden cucumbers.”

How to Make Mom’s Marinated Cucumber Tomato Salad

The steps are easy: Whisk together the dressing with olive oil, white and red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Lightly peel the cucumbers, chop the vegetables to your liking, and mix everything together.

For the best flavor, let the salad marinate in the fridge for at least two hours to allow the juices to infuse the produce. When it’s ready to serve, it will be refreshingly crisp and full of flavor.

Explore More Seasonal Recipes in the Dinogo Magazine

One of the most loved recipes in the summer issue was a cucumber tomato salad, similar to Nicole’s but with over 600 five-star reviews and only five ingredients. If you want to keep up with seasonal trends and family favorites, the Dinogo Magazine is for you.