Description
Bright, crisp, and tangy—Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes is the ultimate quick and easy recipe you’ll want to keep in your back pocket for effortless meals. Perfect for quick lunches, easy dinners, or refreshing healthy snacks, this colorful salad is packed with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet onions, all bathed in a zesty marinade that gets better the longer it sits. Ideal for summer gatherings, meal prep, or whenever you need a burst of fresh flavor, this easy recipe is one of those food ideas that feels like pure sunshine on a plate. Simple, healthy, and irresistibly good, it’s the kind of breakfast idea, dinner idea, or side dish that’ll always have a place at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley (or 2 tablespoons fresh chopped)
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the onion.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, parsley, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Place the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions into a large bowl or mason jar.
- Pour the marinade over the vegetables and gently toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).
- Stir or shake occasionally while marinating for even flavor distribution.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!