Fresh & Tangy Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad
This Fresh & Tangy Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad is the perfect side dish for any meal. The tangy vinegar-based dressing soaks into the fresh veggies, creating a burst of flavor that gets even better after chilling overnight. Refreshing, easy to make, and full of flavor!
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced into rings
- 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
- ½ cup vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 tsp chopped fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Veggies: Slice the cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Marinade: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, water, salt, pepper, and oil until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the marinade over the sliced vegetables and toss well to coat. Let it sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped mint (optional) and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
- This salad gets even tastier the next day as the flavors have more time to meld together.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar or vinegar to suit your taste preferences.
- For extra flavor, try adding some thinly sliced bell peppers or a dash of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 70kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg