Description
Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes is a refreshing side dish that brings vibrant flavors to any meal. This easy-to-prepare salad combines crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty onions in a tangy vinaigrette, making it an ideal addition to summer barbecues, picnics, or everyday dinners. With just 14 minutes of prep time and a few simple ingredients, you can create a colorful dish that enhances your dining experience. The longer it marinates, the better the flavors meld together, ensuring each bite is bursting with freshness.
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, halve the tomatoes, and thinly slice the onion.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Combine all vegetables in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them. Toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor) before serving.
- Prep Time: 14 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg