Description
A refreshing, crisp, and tangy side dish that captures the essence of summer. This garden-fresh salad utilizes a simple vinegar-based dressing to marinate crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sweet onions. It is a perfect cooling accompaniment to any grilled dinner or outdoor picnic, offering a light and healthy vegetable-packed addition to your meal that requires absolutely no cooking.
Ingredients
1 English Cucumber
3 Garden Fresh Tomatoes
1 Sweet Onion
1 cup White Vinegar
2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
1/4 cup Water
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
Slice the cucumber, tomato, and onion into your preferred bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, place the sliced vegetables and toss gently to combine without bruising them.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, oil, water, sugar, salt, and pepper until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables.
Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to marinate before serving.
Notes
Use 2-3 Kirby cucumbers if English cucumbers are not available. Vidalia or Walla Walla onions are recommended for their natural sweetness. Feel free to substitute olive oil for vegetable oil for a heartier flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American