Marinated Cucumber Onion Tomato Salad (Print Format)
Fresh cucumber, onion, and tomato salad in a sweet and tangy vinegar marinade. Light, crisp, and refreshing.
# Ingredients:
→ Fresh Vegetables
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3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced thin
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1 medium onion, cut into rings
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3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
→ Tangy Marinade
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½ cup white vinegar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 cup water
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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¼ cup vegetable oil
→ Fresh Finish
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1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped (optional but lovely)
# Steps:
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Combine your sliced cucumbers, onion rings, and tomato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Take a moment to appreciate how colorful and fresh everything looks!
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, water, salt, pepper, and oil until that sugar completely dissolves. This sweet and tangy mixture is what makes the magic happen!
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Pour the marinade over your vegetables and give everything a gentle toss to coat. If you're using fresh mint, fold it in now for that extra burst of freshness.
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Cover and pop it in the fridge for at least 2 hours, but overnight is even better! The longer it sits, the more those flavors develop and the vegetables absorb all that delicious dressing.
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Give it a good stir before serving since the oil and vinegar might separate a bit - that's totally normal! Serve it cold and watch everyone fall in love with this refreshing salad.
# Tips:
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This salad is like summer in a bowl - crisp, refreshing, and bursting with garden-fresh flavors that get better with time!
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Perfect for meal prep since it actually improves after sitting in the fridge for a day or two. The vegetables stay crisp while absorbing all those tangy flavors.
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Try swapping white vinegar for red wine vinegar or using olive oil instead of vegetable oil for different flavor profiles - it's very adaptable!