Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes
A simple, refreshing marinated salad featuring crisp cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, and onions in a tangy vinegar-based dressing. This classic side dish is easy to customize and perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes plus 2 hours chilling
- Yield: 6 1x
- Method: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2–3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges or chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced into rings
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together water, vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion to the bowl and stir to coat evenly with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Add chopped fresh dill, dried Italian seasoning, or fresh basil for additional flavor. For crispier cucumbers, salt sliced cucumbers in a colander for 10 minutes, rinse, and pat dry before adding to the dressing. Add a few ice cubes just before serving for extra coldness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 390
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0