Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes
A refreshing and tangy salad featuring marinated cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red or white onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers, halve the tomatoes, and thinly slice the onion.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add red pepper flakes if using.
- Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in a large bowl.
- Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably a few hours or overnight.
- Toss again before serving and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the mixture to marinate for several hours or overnight.
- Can be served as a side dish or a light salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg