Description
Mediterranean flavors dance in this fresh & tangy marinated cucumber, onion, and tomato salad that brings summer’s crisp essence to your plate. Cool vegetables mingle with zesty herbs, offering you a refreshing escape from ordinary side dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced into rings
- 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vinegar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) oil
Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully slice cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes into thin, uniform pieces and transfer to a spacious mixing vessel.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking vinegar, sugar, water, salt, pepper, and oil until sugar completely dissolves and ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Gently pour the liquid mixture over the sliced vegetables, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the tangy dressing.
- Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify; for maximum taste development, consider chilling overnight.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the marinade and ensure optimal flavor distribution.
- Present the chilled salad as a refreshing side dish, showcasing the crisp textures and zesty flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose crisp, firm cucumbers for the best texture and crunch in your salad.
- Adjust the sugar level to balance the tangy vinegar, creating a perfect sweet-sour profile that suits your taste.
- Try different vinegar types like apple cider or rice vinegar to explore unique flavor variations.
- Make this salad low-carb by replacing sugar with a stevia or monk fruit sweetener, making it keto-friendly and diabetic-safe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 134 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1167 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg