Here’s a fresh and tangy recipe for Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes — a quick, crunchy, and flavorful salad perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
🥒🍅 Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes or 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 tbsp white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 tsp fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or basil)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Vegetables
- Slice cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes. Place in a large bowl.
2️⃣ Make Marinade
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Combine & Marinate
- Pour marinade over vegetables and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours) to allow flavors to meld.
4️⃣ Serve
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side with grilled meats, sandwiches, or rice dishes.
- Optional: garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Extra tangy: Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice.
- Spicy kick: Add thinly sliced chili peppers or a pinch of crushed red pepper.
- Sweet & savory: Add sliced bell peppers or a drizzle of honey.
- Quick version: Let marinate 10–15 minutes if short on time — still flavorful.
- Storage: Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days, though cucumbers may release water over time.
If you like, I can provide a “restaurant-style” version with crisp cucumbers, caramelized onions, and sun-ripened tomatoes in a zesty garlic-herb vinaigrette that’s perfect for summer gatherings.
