Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad With Dill

There’s something incredibly comforting about this Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad—it’s a classic side dish that tastes like summer in every bite. Made with just a few fresh ingredients, it’s the kind of easy recipe that instantly transports you to backyard picnics, Sunday dinners, and those simple, feel-good meals we all crave. In fact, every time I make this salad, I’m reminded of long, sun-drenched afternoons spent on my grandparents’ farm—where crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes came straight from the garden and fresh dill perfumed the air.

Although this salad is beloved across the U.S. today, it has roots in Eastern European home cooking, where sour cream-based vegetable salads are traditional staples. Over the years, this creamy version made its way into American kitchens and hearts—especially in summertime when produce is at its peak.

So whether you’re planning a cookout, prepping a quick lunch, or just craving something cool and satisfying, this simple but flavor-packed salad is one you’ll turn to again and again.

Fresh Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and a dill-infused creamy dressing served in a bowl. — Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad with Dill: A refreshing and tangy salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a creamy dill dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings!

Recipe Yield: 4–6 servings

INGREDIENTS

5 salad cucumbers, peeled
3 tomatoes on the vine
1/2 onion, medium
2 1/2 tbsp dill, fresh, chopped
4 tbsp sour cream
1 tsp red wine vinegar, organic
salt, ground black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep the produce: First, wash all the vegetables and dill thoroughly. You want everything fresh and clean to build flavor.

2. Slice it up: Next, thinly slice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion. Add them all to a large salad bowl.

3. Make the creamy dressing: In a separate mixing bowl, combine chopped dill, sour cream, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.

4. Toss and chill: Pour the dressing over the sliced veggies and mix gently until everything is well coated. Let the salad chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Helpful Tips to Perfect This Recipe

Use Garden-Fresh Veggies: The fresher the cucumbers and tomatoes, the more vibrant the salad. Farmers market finds or garden-picked are ideal.
Don’t Skip the Vinegar: That little splash of red wine vinegar brightens up the whole salad and balances the creaminess.
Let It Chill: A short chill in the fridge not only helps the flavors come together but makes this salad extra refreshing, especially on warm days.

Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe Video Tutorial

Jasmyne says:
March 29, 2020 at 5:08 PM
I don’t have fresh dill only dry will that work? Also i dont have red wine vinegar only white wine vinegar
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- Kate @Food For Your Good says:
  April 16, 2020 at 11:23 AM
  Thank you for your question, Jasmyne! You can substitute red wine vinegar with white but you must use fresh dill in this recipe (dry won’t work).
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K Turner says:
August 31, 2016 at 11:58 AM
This is a delightful recipe. I substitute Greek yoghurt as we are on Weight Watchers.
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- Kate @Food For Your Good says:
  September 7, 2016 at 9:22 PM
  Thank you 🙂
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moderator says:
July 2, 2016 at 8:38 AM
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Vivianne LaPerle says:
June 28, 2016 at 5:14 PM
why can’t we print your recipes?
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