Description
Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes is a vibrant and refreshing summer salad that’s as easy to make as it is delightful to eat. This dish features crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty onions all bathed in a tangy vinaigrette that enhances their natural flavors. Perfect as a side for grilled meats or enjoyed on its own, this salad adds a pop of color and taste to any meal. With its healthy ingredients and versatility, it’s the ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or quick weekday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red or white onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for spice
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the vegetables by slicing cucumbers, halving tomatoes, and thinly slicing the onion.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Combine the sliced vegetables in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them.
- Toss gently to coat the veggies evenly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or longer for best flavor).
- Serve chilled, tossing again before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg