Marinated Cucumber, Onion & Tomato Salad

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🥒🍅 Marinated Cucumber, Onion & Tomato Salad

Refreshing • Tangy • Sweet • Classic Family Favorite

🌟 Introduction

This Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad is one of those timeless recipes that never goes out of style. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tender onions are soaked in a sweet-tangy vinegar marinade that brings everything together beautifully.

It’s light, refreshing, and packed with flavor — perfect for hot days, BBQs, weeknight dinners, or whenever you need a quick side dish that tastes like summer in a bowl. Best of all, it’s made with simple pantry ingredients and comes together in minutes!

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🥗 Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers, sliced
  • 3–4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

Marinade

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, for richness)

✨ Optional Add-ins:

  • Fresh parsley or dill
  • Crushed garlic
  • Red pepper flakes

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare the Vegetables

Slice cucumbers, wedge tomatoes, and thinly slice the onion. Place everything in a large bowl.

Step 2 – Make the Marinade

In a separate bowl, whisk together:

  • Water
  • Vinegar
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Olive oil (if using)

Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 3 – Combine

Pour the marinade over the vegetables. Toss gently until everything is well coated.

Step 4 – Marinate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (1–2 hours is even better for deeper flavor).

Step 5 – Serve

Give it one final toss and serve chilled or slightly cool.

🍴 Methods & Serving Ideas

  • Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken, fish, or kebabs
  • Spoon over rice or couscous
  • Add feta cheese for a Mediterranean twist
  • Enjoy straight from the bowl as a refreshing snack

📜 History

Marinated vegetable salads have been enjoyed for generations across many cultures. From Southern American vinegar salads to Mediterranean cucumber dishes, this recipe reflects a universal love for fresh produce combined with simple sweet-sour dressing.

It became popular as a summer staple because it’s affordable, quick, and keeps well in the fridge.

🧬 Formation (How the Flavor Develops)

As the vegetables soak, the vinegar softens the onions, the sugar balances the acidity, and the cucumbers absorb the marinade. This process creates a perfect harmony of crisp texture and bold flavor.

❤️ Why Everyone Loves This Salad

  • Super fast to make
  • Budget-friendly
  • Refreshing and light
  • Great for meal prep
  • Even better the next day
  • Loved by kids and adults alike

🌼 Conclusion

This Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad is proof that simple ingredients can create amazing flavor. Whether served at family dinners, picnics, or holiday tables, it’s always a hit.

Fresh, tangy, slightly sweet — one bite and you’ll understand why this recipe has stood the test of time.

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