Crisp Marinated Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad Bliss

This Marinated Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad brings vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your table in under 15 minutes, perfect as a healthy side dish.

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Prep Time 15

Marination Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups Cucumber firm, sliced into half-moons
2 cups Tomatoes ripe, chopped into bite-sized chunks
1 medium Onion minced, red or white

For the Marinade

4 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin
2 tablespoons Vinegar white wine or apple cider
1 teaspoon Sugar adjust for taste
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked

For the Herbs

1 tablespoon Oregano fresh or dried
1 tablespoon Parsley chopped
1 teaspoon Dill optional

Equipment

mixing bowl
Whisk
spatula

Method

Steps

Wash and prepare the vegetables by slicing the cucumber, chopping the tomatoes, and mincing the onion.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the marinade over the prepared vegetables and fold gently.
Cover and refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Gently stir before serving and transfer to a dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Allowing the salad to marinate enhances the flavors significantly.

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