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Marinated Cucumber Salad

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 1-4 hours (or overnight for best flavor)
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes – 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Vegan/Vegetarian: Yes
Gluten-Free: Yes
Dairy-Free: Yes

Introduction

Fresh, vibrant, and incredibly easy to make, this Marinated Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad is a summertime staple that shines with garden-fresh flavor. Whether you’re planning a picnic, a barbecue, or just need a quick, healthy side for a weeknight meal, this simple salad checks all the boxes.

The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity. Crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sharp onions come together in a zesty vinegar-based marinade that transforms everyday vegetables into a deliciously tangy, slightly sweet salad. The marination process softens the sharpness of the onions and allows all the ingredients to absorb the flavors beautifully.

This salad is not only refreshing and light but also vegan, low in calories, and packed with nutrients, making it a guilt-free addition to any meal.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious salad:

Vegetables:

  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)

  • 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges or thick slices

  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced

Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon sugar (adjust to taste)

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)