Description
Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes is a vibrant and refreshing salad that captures the essence of summer. This easy-to-make dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty onions soaked in a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light lunch, this versatile salad enhances any meal with its burst of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 small onion (red or white), 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), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by washing and slicing cucumbers into rounds, halving the tomatoes, and thinly slicing the onion.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. Pour the marinade over the vegetables.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes; for best flavor, marinate for several hours or overnight.
- Toss again before serving and enjoy chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg