Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes Recipe
These Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes are a refreshing and flavorful summer salad that is perfect for picnics, BBQs, or as a light side dish. The combination of crisp cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, and tangy onions marinated in a zesty vinaigrette is sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Any
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
Tomatoes:
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
Onion:
- 1 small red or white onion, thinly sliced
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Wash and slice the cucumbers, halve the tomatoes, and thinly slice the onion.
- Make Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add red pepper flakes if using.
- Combine Ingredients: Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in a large bowl.
- Marinate: Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably a few hours or overnight.
- Serve: Toss again before serving and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding fresh herbs like basil or mint.
- This salad tastes even better the longer it marinates, so feel free to make it ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, Tomatoes, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Summer Recipe
