Description
Quick Pickled Garden Vegetables are a zesty and vibrant way to enjoy the best of summer produce. This easy recipe features fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and sweet red onions, all submerged in a herb-infused brine that balances tanginess and sweetness. Perfect as a snack or as an eye-catching addition to salads and sandwiches, these pickles are quick to prepare, taking just 10 minutes of active time. With their refreshing crunch and bold flavor, they add excitement to any dish or can simply be enjoyed straight from the jar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash and dry the vegetables. Slice the onion and cucumber into thin pieces.
- In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Heat over medium heat until dissolved; bring to a boil.
- Pack the prepared vegetables into a jar. Pour the hot brine over them until fully submerged.
- Stir in chopped fresh dill for even distribution.
- Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving; longer for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Quick Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg