Description
Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes is a refreshing salad bursting with vibrant flavors. This simple yet delicious dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty onions, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light side for any meal, it’s quick to prepare and offers endless customization options. Enhance your dining experience by serving it chilled with grilled meats or as part of a picnic spread. With its colorful presentation and healthy ingredients, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
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
- Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers under cold water and thinly slice them using a sharp knife.
- Halve the cherry 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 cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in a large bowl.
- Pour the marinade over the vegetables and gently toss to coat.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg