Description
Marinated Cucumber, Tomato & Onion Salad is a refreshing and tangy side dish perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sharp onions are soaked in a simple vinegar dressing for a zesty and flavorful salad that’s both healthy and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced thin
- 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges or sliced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion.
- In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together vinegar, water, sugar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano if using.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even marination.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate overnight to let the vegetables fully absorb the dressing.
- Use apple cider vinegar for a slightly sweeter twist.
- Pairs perfectly with grilled meats, BBQ, or sandwiches.
- Great way to use up garden veggies in the summer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber tomato onion salad, marinated salad, summer side dish, vinegar salad, garden vegetable salad