Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes for a Fresh Salad!
A refreshing salad made with marinated cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cucumbers
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 Red or white onion, cut into rings
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup White distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion rings.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white sugar, water, white distilled vinegar, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing salad.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the sugar and vinegar to taste based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg