🥒 Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes Salad
🍽️ Serves: 4
⏱️ Time: 10 min prep + at least 30 min marinating
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (English or Persian cucumbers work great)
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1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
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3–4 ripe tomatoes, chopped or sliced (Roma or vine-ripened)
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1/4 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp sugar or honey
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp dried oregano or fresh chopped parsley/basil
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Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the vegetables:
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Place sliced cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes in a large bowl.
2. Make the marinade:
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In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and oregano.
3. Combine and marinate:
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Pour the marinade over the veggies and toss gently until everything is coated.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but ideally 1–2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
4. Serve:
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Toss again before serving and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
💡 Tips:
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For a crunchier texture, sprinkle some thinly sliced radishes or celery.
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Add feta cheese or olives for a Mediterranean twist.
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This salad keeps well for 1–2 days refrigerated, flavors deepen over time.
Want variations with Italian dressing, Greek style, or a creamy cucumber salad instead? Just ask!
