Description
Refresh your palate with this Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes recipe a perfect blend of fresh vegetables and a zesty marinade. It's an ideal accompaniment to any meal or great on its own as a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (such as dill, parsley, or basil), chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, tomato wedges, and sliced onions.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, water, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the sweetness and seasoning as needed.
- Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh herbs over the salad.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together. The longer it marinates, the more flavorful it will be.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg