Marinated Cucumber, Tomato Onion Salad

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A Crisp, Refreshing Summer Staple That Gets Better Overnight!

Why You’ll Love This

✔ No cooking required – Ready in 15 minutes flat
✔ Crisp-tender veggies – Soaks up the tangy marinade perfectly
✔ Versatile side – Pairs with grilled meats, fish, or stands alone

Ingredients (Serves 6)

For the Salad:

  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced (peel if waxed)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

For the Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar (or honey)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

(Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes for heat)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Veggies

  1. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and dill

2. Whisk the Dressing

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic until sugar dissolves

3. Marinate

  1. Pour dressing over veggies and toss gently
  2. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (overnight is ideal!)

4. Serve & Enjoy

  1. Toss again before serving – the juices will have created a delicious pool at the bottom
  2. Garnish with extra dill if desired

Pro Tips

🔪 Slice smart: Use a mandoline for even cucumber slices
🧊 Extra crunch: Add 1 sliced bell pepper
🧂 Salt trick: Sprinkle cucumbers with 1 tsp salt first, wait 10 mins, then rinse to prevent sogginess

Serving Suggestions

🍗 Perfect with grilled chicken or kebabs
🥪 Stuff into pita pockets with falafel
🍷 Pair with a crisp white wine on hot days

A bowl of summer in every bite! ☀️🥒

(Try our Greek Orzo Salad for another easy side!)

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