Description
Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes is a refreshing salad that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This vibrant dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sharp onions, all enveloped in a tangy vinaigrette. Ideal for barbecues or as a quick weeknight side, this salad not only adds color to your plate but also bursts with flavor. The best part? It’s incredibly simple to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing the ingredients to marry beautifully.
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
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers. Halve the tomatoes and thinly slice the onion. Combine all vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover the bowl or transfer to a refrigerator-safe container. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Toss again before serving and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg