Marinated Cucumber Tomato Onion (Print Version)
Cool cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion soak in a zesty marinade for a crowd-pleasing, fresh summer salad.
# Ingredients:
→ Salad Base
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2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
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3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges or thick slices
03 -
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
→ Marinade
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60 ml white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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45 ml olive oil
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12 g granulated sugar (optional)
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5 g salt
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2.5 g ground black pepper
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2 g dried oregano or Italian seasoning
→ Garnish
10 -
15 g fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Combine the sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, granulated sugar, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until well combined.
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Pour the prepared marinade over the vegetables in the large bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse. For maximum flavor, marinate overnight.
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Give the salad a quick toss before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
# Notes:
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For best flavor, allow the salad to marinate overnight. Adjust seasoning to preference before serving.