Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes
A timeless Southern salad of marinated cucumbers, juicy tomato wedges, and red onions in a tangy vinaigrette – refreshing, crisp, and perfect for summer.
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers sliced thin
- 4 medium tomatoes cut into wedges
- 1 medium red onion sliced thin
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and peel the cucumbers if desired, then slice them into thin rounds.
- Rinse the tomatoes and cut them into even, bite-sized wedges.
- Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions.
- In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and olive oil until sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Pour the marinade over the vegetables in the bowl. Toss gently to combine and ensure everything is well coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to develop.
- Stir once more before serving and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSodium: 260mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!