Description
This Marinated Cucumbers and Tomatoes recipe is a crisp and refreshing summer salad with juicy tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, onions, and a tangy vinaigrette.
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 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers, halve the tomatoes, and thinly slice the onion.
- Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Toss again before serving and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Chill longer for deeper flavor.
- Use fresh dill for a classic taste.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0