Description
This marinated cucumber onion tomato salad is crisp, refreshing, and tangy-sweet, made with simple ingredients and a zesty vinegar-based dressing. It’s perfect for warm days, meal prep, or easy entertaining.
Ingredients
- Fresh vegetables:
- 3 medium cucumbers (750 g), peeled and sliced
- 1 medium onion (150 g), thinly sliced into rings
- 3 medium tomatoes (450 g), cut into wedges
- Tangy marinade:
- 1/2 cup white vinegar (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 1 cup water (240 ml)
- 2 teaspoons salt (10 g)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (3 g)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60 ml)
- Fresh finish:
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place sliced cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, water, salt, pepper, and oil until sugar dissolves.
- Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with fresh mint if using and mix gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- Stir well before serving and serve chilled.
Notes
- Soak onions in cold water for 10 minutes before adding for a milder flavor.
- Substitute vinegar with apple cider or red wine vinegar for variation.
- Add bell peppers, radishes, or carrots for extra color and crunch.
- Use dill or basil instead of mint for a different herbal twist.
- Chilling overnight enhances flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
