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Overnight Marinated Cucumber Tomato Salad

A refreshing, tangy cucumber, tomato, and onion salad that gets better the longer it sits in its sweet vinegar dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 3 tomatoes chopped
  • 3 cucumbers sliced
  • 1 onion red, chopped
Marinade
  • 0.5 cup vinegar white or apple cider
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cracked pepper

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl or measuring cup
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, water, olive oil, sugar, salt, and cracked pepper until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
  3. Pour the liquid mixture over the chopped vegetables and mix well to ensure everything is coated.
  4. Cover and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours minimum, or preferably overnight for the best flavor.

Notes

This salad gets significantly better the longer it sits. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.