Marinated Cucumber Onion Tomato: Taste 4 Summer!
This marinated cucumber, onion, and tomato salad is a light, tangy, and refreshing side dish perfect for warm weather. It comes together in minutes with simple ingredients and gets more flavorful as it chills.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup vinegar (white, apple cider, or your preferred type)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup oil (such as vegetable or olive oil)
Instructions
- Combine the vegetables: In a large bowl, mix the sliced cucumbers, onions, and tomato wedges.
- Prepare the marinade: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, water, salt, pepper, and oil until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Marinate the salad: Pour the marinade over the vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure all the vegetables are well-coated.
- Chill before serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. For a more intense flavor, let it marinate overnight.
Notes
- Customize the vinegar: Feel free to experiment with different types of vinegar to find your preferred tanginess.
- Add fresh herbs: Incorporate fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or basil for added flavor.
- Spice it up: For a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño.
- This salad will keep well in the fridge for about 3 to 5 days.
- You can make this salad without sugar by using honey or maple syrup, or omitting it entirely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
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