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Marinated cucumbers onions and tomatoes in a rustic bowl

Marinated Cucumbers Onions and Tomatoes


  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This crisp, tangy marinated salad of cucumbers, onions and tomatoes is a perfect summer side dish. Made with a simple vinegar dressing and ready in just minutes, it’s ideal for BBQs, potlucks, or light lunches.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large English cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all produce.
  2. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds.
  3. Halve cherry tomatoes.
  4. Slice red onion into rings or half-moons.
  5. Chop fresh parsley or dill.
  6. In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic.
  7. In a large bowl or container, layer cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. Sprinkle in herbs.
  8. Pour the marinade over the vegetables. Toss gently to coat.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Stir once halfway through marination.
  10. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use glass containers for best flavor preservation.
  • For added protein, stir in chickpeas.
  • Add crumbled feta and olives for a Mediterranean twist.
  • Best enjoyed within 72 hours for peak texture.
  • Not recommended for freezing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish, Salad
  • Method: No-cook, Marinated
  • Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keywords: marinated cucumbers, onions and tomatoes, cucumber tomato salad, vinegar salad, summer side dish, pickled vegetables, tomato onion cucumber salad, garden salad, marinated vegetable salad