Description
A light and refreshing salad made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy red onions, all tossed in a sweet and savory marinade. This easy side dish is perfect for warm days, quick lunches, or pairing with grilled mains. The longer it chills, the better it gets!
Ingredients
2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (or 4 Roma tomatoes, diced)
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
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
1. Wash the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion thoroughly. Slice the cucumbers into rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
2. In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and water until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add the vegetables to a large mixing bowl and pour the marinade over them.
4. Toss gently to coat and ensure the veggies are mostly submerged in the liquid.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve cold. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving, if needed.
Notes
For a mild onion flavor, soak red onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes before adding to the salad.
The longer it marinates, the deeper the flavor—overnight is ideal!
Add thin bell pepper strips or fresh dill for extra variety and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, vinegar salad, summer side