Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes
Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes is a crisp and refreshing salad made with fresh vegetables soaked in a tangy, lightly sweet vinegar dressing. Perfect for warm weather meals, potlucks, or simple family dinners, this chilled salad is easy to prepare and packed with bright flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 side-dish servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
- 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- Place the sliced cucumbers, onion rings, and tomato wedges into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the vinegar, sugar, cold water, salt, black pepper, and oil to the bowl.
- Sprinkle in the chopped fresh mint if using.
- Gently toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated in the marinade.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Stir once halfway through chilling so the vegetables absorb the dressing evenly.
- Serve cold with extra marinade spooned over the top.
Notes
- This salad tastes even better after several hours of chilling.
- Use apple cider vinegar for a slightly sweeter and fruitier flavor.
- Cherry tomatoes can be substituted for regular tomatoes.
- Fresh dill, parsley, or basil can replace mint.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
