Description
Marinated Cucumber Onion Tomato Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. Bursting with the flavors of crisp cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, and zesty red onions, this salad is both simple to prepare and delightful to eat. Ideal as a side for barbecues or picnics, it’s a versatile recipe that can be customized with your favorite veggies. Enjoy this colorful medley chilled for the ultimate taste experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse all vegetables under cold water. Slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons and cut tomatoes into halves or wedges.
- Soak the sliced red onion in cold water for about 10 minutes to mellow its flavor.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, drained onions, and parsley; toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle over the salad and toss again to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg