🥗 Marinated Tomato & Cucumber Salad
This is a fresh, tangy, and crunchy salad perfect as a side dish. The vegetables are marinated in a simple dressing, which enhances their flavor over time.
🍽 Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced regular tomatoes)
- 1–2 cucumbers, sliced or diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Salt & black pepper
- Fresh herbs: parsley, dill, or basil
👩🍳 Simple Recipe
- Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion in a bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar/lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently.
- Marinate at least 15–20 minutes (or up to a few hours) in the fridge.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
🔥 Tips
- Use ripe, firm tomatoes for best flavor.
- Marinating improves taste—the longer, the better (but don’t go more than a few hours or cucumbers may get soggy).
- Add feta cheese or olives for a Mediterranean twist.
If you want, I can also give you:
- Quick 5-minute version
- Spicy Pakistani-style salad 🌶️
- Or a creamier yogurt-based cucumber-tomato salad
