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.
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