How to Make Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is a time for light and refreshing meals, and there's no better way to embrace the season than with a garden-fresh salad. This Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad is the perfect combination of crisp vegetables, tangy marinade, and aromatic herbs.

What makes this salad so special is the marinade, which infuses the vegetables with a burst of flavor. The combination of vinegar, sugar, and spices not only enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes and cucumbers but also...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 onion, sliced and separated into rings

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    156 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 784mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 394mg