Description
A refreshing and tangy marinated salad combining crisp cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, and sharp red onions, tossed in a zesty apple cider vinegar dressing with olive oil and oregano. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 medium tomatoes (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Start by washing the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Peel the red onion. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, and slice the red onion thinly to ensure even marination.
- Combine the vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, and sliced onions. Toss them lightly to mix all the vegetables evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Continue whisking until the sugar dissolves and the dressing is well combined.
- Toss with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the mixed vegetables. Gently toss with a spoon or salad tongs until every piece is well coated with the marinade.
- Marinate: Cover the bowl with a tight lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the vegetables to absorb the tangy dressing.
- Serve: Before serving, give the salad a final gentle toss. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired for added color and freshness. Serve chilled for best taste.
Notes
- For a crisper cucumber texture, consider salting the sliced cucumbers and letting them sit for 10 minutes before rinsing and mixing.
- You can adjust sugar according to your taste preference or substitute with honey or a sugar alternative.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated covered for up to 24 hours.
- Adding a splash of lemon juice can brighten the flavors even more.
- To make this dish vegan and gluten-free, ensure the sugar and seasonings used are free from additives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: marinated cucumber salad, tomato onion salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy side dish, quick vegetable salad
