Here’s a refreshing and simple Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad—perfect as a light side dish for grilled meats or summer meals. 🥒🍅🧅
🥗 Marinated Cucumber, Onion & Tomato Salad
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup tomatoes, chopped or cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ red or white onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup vinegar (white vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for balance)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Vegetables
- Slice cucumbers and onion thinly.
- Chop tomatoes or halve cherry tomatoes.
2️⃣ Make the Marinade
- In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
3️⃣ Combine
- Add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions to the bowl.
- Toss well so everything is coated in the dressing.
4️⃣ Marinate
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours so the vegetables absorb the flavor.
5️⃣ Serve
- Stir again before serving and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired.
💡 Tips
- Use apple cider vinegar for a slightly sweeter taste.
- Add avocado, feta cheese, or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- This salad tastes even better after chilling in the fridge for a while.
If you want, I can also show you a creamy cucumber, onion, and tomato salad version that uses sour cream or yogurt instead of vinegar. 🥗
