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Marinated Cucumber Tomato and Onion Salad

A classic, refreshing summer salad featuring cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions marinated in a simple, sweet and tangy vinegar dressing that gets better the longer it sits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 minute
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 125
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 3 whole tomatoes cut into wedges or chunks
  • 3 whole cucumbers sliced into rounds
  • 1 whole red onion sliced
Marinade
  • 0.5 cup vinegar white or apple cider
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.25 cup olive oil

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion. Place them together in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate container, combine the vinegar, cracked pepper, sugar, salt, water, and olive oil.
  3. Whisk the marinade ingredients together thoroughly until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and mix well to ensure everything is coated.
  5. Cover the bowl and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before serving. (It gets even better if left to marinate overnight).

Notes

This salad is highly customizable. Feel free to add fresh herbs like dill or basil right before serving.