Here’s a simple, fresh marinated cucumber and tomato salad that works great as a side dish or light meal 🥒🍅
Marinated Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Ingredients
-
2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
-
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (or 2–3 regular tomatoes, chopped)
-
½ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
-
2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)
Marinade
-
¼ cup olive oil
-
2 tbsp red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
-
1 tsp sugar or honey
-
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
-
¼ tsp black pepper
-
1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
-
Place cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl.
-
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all the marinade ingredients.
-
Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
-
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (1–2 hours is even better).
-
Toss again before serving and sprinkle with fresh herbs if using.
Tips & Variations
-
For extra crunch, sprinkle a little salt on the cucumbers and let them sit 10 minutes, then drain before mixing.
-
Add crumbled feta for a Mediterranean twist.
-
Swap vinegar for lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
If you want a no-oil, sweet-and-sour, or Mediterranean-style version, I can tailor it for you.
