Description
A refreshing Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes salad that evokes nostalgic summer flavors and is perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Distilled White Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 3 Cucumbers
- 3 Tomatoes
- 1 Onion
Instructions
- Whisk the Vinaigrette: In a large bowl, combine water, distilled white vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well-blended, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the Vegetables: Gently fold in the sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion into the vinaigrette. Make sure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Marinate the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This step is crucial as it allows the flavors to meld beautifully!
- Serve and Enjoy: After marination, give the salad a quick stir before serving. It pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or as a refreshing side at picnics.
Notes
- Flavor Fusion: Remember to marinate for at least 2 hours; it enhances the flavor of your Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes beautifully!
- Crisp Factor: To keep cucumbers crisp, add them just before serving if you plan to store leftovers.
- Sweet Onions: Consider using Vidalia onions for a milder taste; they soften and become wonderfully sweet as they marinate.
- Tartness Control: Adjust the acidity by modifying vinegar types—apple cider vinegar adds a different layer that many reviewers love!
- Seasoning Touch: Always taste your vinaigrette before adding to the vegetables; this lets you tweak the salt and sugar balance to your liking.
- Storage Tips: Keep the salad covered in the fridge; it lasts 3 to 5 days, but prepare for softer tomatoes as the days go by!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg