Classic Marinated Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad
This refreshing and flavorful Classic Marinated Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad is perfect as a side dish! With a tangy marinade of vinegar, olive oil, and herbs, it gets better the longer it sits. Perfect for summer meals
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 1 hour (or up to overnight for marinating)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-cook, Marinated
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges or thick slices
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions.
- Make the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the marinade over the vegetables. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Marinate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) to let the flavors meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, toss the salad again and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add the optional sugar to balance the tang of the vinegar.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg