Description
Cool, crisp, and tangy, Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes is the ultimate refreshing side salad. This simple dish brings together garden-fresh vegetables in a zesty vinegar marinade for a healthy, no-fuss option perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or a quick weekday meal. With bold flavor and vibrant color, this salad is ideal for those seeking easy recipes, quick sides, or healthy snacks. It’s also naturally gluten-free, vegan, and low-effort, fitting right into dinner ideas or summer lunch rotations.
Ingredients
1 English cucumber
3 Roma tomatoes
1 red onion
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and thinly slice the red onion.
2. In a bowl or jar, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir or shake until sugar and salt dissolve completely.
3. Add all sliced vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
4. Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
5. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes or refrigerate for a few hours to intensify the flavor.
6. Toss gently before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, let the salad marinate for a few hours or overnight.
Add fresh herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy recipe, salad, healthy side, summer food, quick side dish