Description
Dive into summer with this vibrant Marinated Cucumber Onion Tomato Salad, a perfect blend of juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and sweet red onions. Tossed in a zesty dressing, this salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor, making it an ideal companion for barbecues or light lunches. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s sure to elevate your warm-weather gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, diced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold water.
- Dice cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mix and toss to coat evenly. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg