Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes 🥒🍅🧅
This fresh, tangy, and crisp summer salad is a Southern classic! Perfect as a side dish or a light, refreshing snack.
Ingredients
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2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced (peeled if desired)
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1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
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2-3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges or chunks
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½ cup apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
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¼ cup water
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3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped)
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1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for richness)
Optional Add-Ins:
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½ tsp celery seed
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Prep the Vegetables
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In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes.
2. Make the Marinade
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In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper, and dill until sugar dissolves.
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Pour over the vegetables and toss gently.
3. Marinate
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Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (best after 2-4 hours for maximum flavor).
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Stir occasionally to evenly coat.
4. Serve
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Drizzle with olive oil (if using) before serving.
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Enjoy chilled as a side dish or topping for grilled meats!
Tips
✔ Best eaten within 1-2 days (cucumbers soften over time).
✔ For extra crunch, add sliced bell peppers or radishes.
✔ Make it creamy by stirring in a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
This no-cook, easy recipe is a crowd-pleaser for picnics, BBQs, or weeknight dinners! 😊
Would you like a spicy version or a sweeter honey-mustard twist?