I’m telling you, the marinade is the secret sauce in this dish.

This Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad is a light and refreshing side dish that’s perfect for a summer cookout or a simple weeknight meal. The crisp vegetables are tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully for a delicious and easy-to-make salad.


Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad

Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Medium cucumbers, thinly sliced 2
Medium red onion, thinly sliced 1
Medium tomatoes, chopped 3
Olive oil ¼ cup
Red wine vinegar ¼ cup
Sugar 1 tablespoon
Salt 1 teaspoon
Black pepper ½ teaspoon
Fresh dill, chopped 1 tablespoon

Instructions:

  1. Combine the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the 2 thinly sliced cucumbers, 1 thinly sliced red onion, and 3 chopped tomatoes.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
  3. Marinate the Salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Sprinkle the 1 tablespoon of fresh dill over the salad and toss one more time.
  4. Chill & Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marinate and meld together. Serve the salad chilled.
F M

Related Posts

PART 2: Why Her Father Was Crying

For one long second, the applause in the ballroom felt far away. Not because people had stopped clapping. Because one sentence had changed what the whole room was looking at….

Read more

PART 2: THE BILLIONAIRE ELECTRICIAN

The manager stammered, his lips trembling: “Who… Who are you?” The Governor didn’t even look at him; her voice rang through the hall like a gavel: “This is Mr. Elias….

Read more

PART 2: THE TWIST THAT SILENCED THE BANK

The manager collapsed amidst the wooden shards, his hands—once arrogant—now trembling as they scrambled to pick up debris from the marble floor. He tried to look up, but the golden…

Read more

PART 2: THE GREATEST LIE

The truck doors swung wide open. The sound of metal clashing echoed through the suffocating silence. The crowd stepped back in unison. They held their breath, fearing the nightmare that…

Read more

My neighbor learned this from her grandmother who survived the depression. The onions turn into the most incredible sweet sauce

This Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Chicken and Onions recipe is a simple, hands-off way to create tender, flavorful meat using just a few basic ingredients. As the dish cooks, the onions…

Read more

DEADLY VIRUS OUTBREAK ON LUXURY CRUISE SHIP TRIGGERING GLOBAL PANIC AS INFECTED PASSENGERS ARE FLEEING ACROSS TWENTY COUNTRIES

Incidents like this naturally draw attention because cruise ships compress large numbers of people into shared indoor spaces for extended periods of time. Even when the likelihood of broader transmission…

Read more

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *