Fresh & Tangy Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad
This fresh and tangy marinated salad is a refreshing side dish that’s perfect for any meal. The cucumber, onion, and tomato absorb the vibrant flavors of the sweet and savory marinade, and it gets even tastier the next day
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A (No cooking involved)
- Total Time: 2 hours (or overnight for enhanced flavor)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced into rings
- 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 tsp chopped fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes, and toss them in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the vinegar, sugar, water, salt, pepper, and oil until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the marinade over the sliced vegetables, tossing everything to coat evenly.
- Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours (overnight for more flavor).
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad tastes even better after marinating overnight as the flavors meld together.
- You can add fresh mint for an added refreshing touch, but it’s optional.
- This salad is great as a side for grilled meats or a light, healthy lunch!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg