Description

This Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes recipe is a light and refreshing side dish that’s packed with tangy flavors. Perfect for summer or any meal, the vegetables soak up a simple but delicious vinaigrette made with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and garlic. It’s quick to prepare and can be made ahead for easy entertaining or family meals. Whether you’re serving it as a salad or a side dish, this recipe will become your go-to for fresh and flavorful bites.

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

Prepare Vegetables: Slice cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion into thin slices.
Make Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, garlic, parsley (or dill), salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Combine: Add the sliced vegetables to the bowl with the marinade. Toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.
Refrigerate: Let the mixture marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve: Stir again before serving and enjoy your flavorful, tangy marinated salad!

Notes

Marinate for Longer Flavor: For a more intense flavor, refrigerate for 3-4 hours or even overnight.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Customize: Feel free to swap out the parsley for fresh dill for a more traditional taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Side dish, Salad
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
Calories: 80 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes, Cucumber Salad, Tomato Onion Salad, Healthy Cucumber Recipes, Marinated Vegetable Salad, Easy Salad Recipe, Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad