Description
Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes is a bright and refreshing salad that celebrates the essence of summer. Bursting with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty onions, this dish is marinated in a tangy vinaigrette that brings all the flavors together. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or as a light side for everyday meals, it’s both versatile and easy to prepare.
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
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill), salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and slice cucumbers into thin rounds, halve the tomatoes, and thinly slice the onion.
- Make the marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: In a large bowl, toss together sliced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, and sliced onions.
- Marinate: Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes; for best flavor, let marinate for several hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg