Ah, marinated cucumber, onion, and tomato salad—a fresh, tangy, and super simple salad! 🥒🍅🧅 Perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Basic Ingredients:
- Cucumbers – sliced thin or chopped.
- Tomatoes – cherry tomatoes halved or regular tomatoes chopped.
- Onion – red or white, thinly sliced.
- Marinade: Usually a mix of olive oil, vinegar (white, red wine, or apple cider), salt, pepper, and optional herbs like parsley or dill.
How It Works:
- Prep the vegetables: Slice cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions.
- Make the marinade: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and any herbs you like.
- Combine: Toss vegetables in the marinade.
- Marinate: Let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (or up to a few hours) so the flavors meld.
- Serve: Chill or serve at room temperature.
Fun Tips:
- Extra flavor: Add a little garlic, lemon juice, or a pinch of sugar to the marinade.
- Crunch factor: Keep cucumber slices thicker if you like a crunchier salad.
- Make it colorful: Add bell peppers or radishes for extra color and flavor.
It’s basically a tangy, refreshing salad that’s easy, healthy, and full of flavor. 🥗
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