Looking for a simple side dish that is refreshing, colorful, and packed with homemade flavor? This Marinated Cucumbers, Tomatoes & Onions Salad is the perfect recipe for warm days, family dinners, barbecues, or a light healthy meal.
Fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onions are combined with a sweet and tangy homemade dressing made with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, herbs, and simple seasonings. After a short marinating time, every bite becomes flavorful, crunchy, and incredibly refreshing.
Why You’ll Love This Salad
- Ready with simple everyday ingredients
- Fresh, crunchy, and naturally healthy
- Perfect as a side dish or light lunch
- Easy to prepare ahead of time
- Full of bright flavors and beautiful colors
- Pairs well with almost any meal
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 medium fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 3 large ripe tomatoes, cut into pieces
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
For the Marinade
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Optional Additions
- Red pepper flakes for a little spice
- Sesame seeds for extra crunch
- Feta cheese for a Mediterranean touch
- Avocado slices for extra creaminess
How to Make Marinated Cucumbers, Tomatoes & Onions Salad
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