Description
Description
This refreshing salad features crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy onions soaked in a light vinegar marinade. Perfect for summer!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped or sliced
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup white or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh herbs (dill, parsley, basil)
- Optional: crushed red pepper, garlic, or feta cheese
Instructions
Instructions:
- Slice cucumbers and onions thinly. Chop tomatoes. Place in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Pour marinade over vegetables. Toss well to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- Stir before serving. Use a slotted spoon to dish up. Garnish with extra herbs or feta if desired.
Notes
Notes:
- Use cherry or Roma tomatoes for less moisture and better texture.
- If your cucumbers are particularly seedy, scoop out the centers before slicing.
- Add garlic or red pepper flakes for extra kick.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and low-calorie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Summer Recipes
- Method: Sarah
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup per serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg