Description
Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes is a vibrant, refreshing salad that perfectly complements any meal. This dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty onions, all marinated in a tangy vinaigrette. Ideal for summer barbecues or as a quick snack, this salad not only brings color to your plate but also packs a punch of flavor.
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
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill), salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers and onion; halve the tomatoes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the sliced vegetables in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them.
- Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or longer for best flavor).
- Before serving, give it another toss and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg