Description
This marinated cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes recipe is a refreshing summer side dish made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy vinegar. A simple Southern classic that’s perfect for BBQs, picnics, or meal prep. Try this healthy vegetable salad today!
Ingredients
2 large cucumbers
3 medium tomatoes
1 large onion
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
1. Thinly slice cucumbers and onions. Cut tomatoes into wedges or chunks.
2. In a large bowl, mix vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper until sugar dissolves. Add olive oil if desired.
3. Add vegetables to the bowl and toss gently to coat in marinade.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
5. Stir before serving and enjoy chilled.
Notes
Use apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar for a flavor twist.
This dish tastes even better after 24 hours in the fridge.
Add fresh herbs like dill or parsley for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Marinated
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg