Description
A refreshing salad featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and sweet onions marinated in a tangy dressing, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and onion, making sure the vegetables are evenly mixed.
- In another bowl or jar, whisk together vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, water, and olive oil until fully combined, creating a balanced dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat, allowing all pieces to absorb the flavors.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to enhance flavor, letting the vegetables marinate and the salad chill.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing side dish.
Notes
Slice cucumbers evenly for uniform marination; soak onion slices in cold water for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg