Description
A refreshing and tangy marinated salad featuring crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and sharp red onions soaked in a zesty vinegar and olive oil dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light snack, this easy-to-make recipe requires minimal preparation and mellows beautifully after chilling for at least two hours.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (or 4 Roma tomatoes, diced)
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Marinade
- 1 cup white vinegar (or apple cider/red wine vinegar)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion thoroughly. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes or dice the Roma tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and water until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
- Combine veggies and marinade: Place the sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions into a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared marinade over the vegetables.
- Toss to coat: Gently toss the vegetables in the marinade to ensure even coating and that the veggies are mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Marinate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld, stirring occasionally for even marination.
- Serve chilled: Serve the marinated cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes cold. Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate overnight to allow vegetables to fully absorb the dressing.
- You can substitute white vinegar with apple cider or red wine vinegar for a different flavor profile.
- Use Roma tomatoes if cherry tomatoes are unavailable; dice them to a similar size.
- Adjust sugar and salt to taste depending on your preference for sweetness and saltiness.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
