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Marinated Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad

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1.Prep the Fresh Vegetables:5 min.

Wash and slice 2 cucumbers into thin, uniform rounds. Chop 2 to 3 tomatoes into bite-sized wedges and slice 1 onion thinly into half-moons.

2.Whisk the Sweet-and-Sour Marinade:2 min.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup vinegar, ¼ cup oil, ¼ cup water, 1 to 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper until the sugar and salt crystals are completely dissolved.

3.Combine and Coat:2 min.

Place sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions into a large glass or ceramic bowl. Pour the prepared marinade over the vegetables and toss gently with a spatula to ensure every piece is fully coated.

4.Refrigerate and Marinate:2-24 hr.

Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours for optimal depth of flavor), tossing once or twice to redistribute the submerged juices.

5.Toss and Serve Cold:Serve.

Give the salad one final toss from the bottom up. Ladle into chilled bowls with slotted spoons or tongs, spooning a light drizzle of the tangy marinade over the top.

💡 Recipe Variations

  • Creamy Deli-Style Version: Whisk ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt directly into the vinegar dressing before tossing for a creamy, deli-style cucumber salad.

  • Spicy Chili Kick: Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or thinly sliced fresh jalapeño rings to the vegetable mix before chilling.

  • Mediterranean Protein Upgrade: Toss in ½ cup rinsed canned chickpeas or crumbled salty feta cheese right before serving.

📊 Nutritional Profile (Approximate Per Serving)

Metric Amount Per Serving (1 Cup / 1/6th of batch)
Calories ~95 kcal
Protein 1.5g
Total Fat 5g
Carbohydrates 11g
Dietary Fiber 1.8g
Sugars 7g
Sodium 380mg

🔒 Storage Guidelines

  • Refrigeration: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days. The flavor deepens significantly on day 2.

  • Liquid Management: As the salad sits, cucumbers and tomatoes release natural juices into the brine. If the liquid becomes too diluted, gently pour off a small portion of the top juices before serving without discarding the bottom dressing. Do not freeze.

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