Fresh, tangy, and perfect as a side for just about anything 👌
Here’s a classic Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad—simple, refreshing, and gets better as it sits.
🥒🍅 Marinated Cucumber, Onion & Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 cups tomatoes (cherry tomatoes halved or Roma tomatoes sliced)
- 1/4 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano or dill (optional)
- Optional add-ins:
- Fresh dill or parsley
- Crumbled feta cheese
- A pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables
- Place sliced cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Make the marinade
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Combine & marinate
- Pour marinade over vegetables and toss gently to coat.
- Chill
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (1–2 hours is even better).
- Serve
- Toss again before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
💡 Tips
- For extra crunch, sprinkle cucumbers lightly with salt and let them drain for 10 minutes before mixing.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for 2–3 days and gets more flavorful over time.
- Great alongside grilled chicken, fish, BBQ, or sandwiches.
If you want, I can share a Southern-style sweet version, a Mediterranean version with feta & olives, or a no-sugar vinegar-only version.
Just tell me which one you want 😊
