Description
Experience a burst of freshness with this Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes salad. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a delightful side dish for everyday meals, this recipe combines crispy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty onions in a tangy marinade that enhances their natural flavors. This chilled salad is both refreshing and vibrant, making it an eye-catching addition to your dinner table. Its simplicity means you can whip it up in no time, leaving you free to enjoy the sunny days ahead!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red or white onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill), salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers into thin rounds.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the onion.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Combine the vegetables in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them. Toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes; longer is better for flavor enhancement.
- Before serving, toss again to mix any settled marinade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg