Description
This Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad is a light and refreshing dish with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sweet onions, all soaked in a tangy-sweet homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for light meals, summer gatherings, or as a healthy side dish.
Ingredients
- 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 Vegetables: Thinly slice the cucumbers and onions. Cut the tomatoes into wedges. Place all the vegetables in a large bowl.
- Make the Marinade: In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, water, salt, pepper, and oil until the sugar dissolves.
- Combine and Marinate: Pour the marinade over the vegetables. If desired, add chopped fresh mint for an extra burst of flavor. Toss gently to coat the veggies evenly.
- Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled, straight from the fridge for a refreshing treat.
Notes
- For an extra kick, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- This salad can be made a day ahead for even more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Healthy Meals
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
