Looking for a delightful and refreshing salad to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than our Marinated Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad. Bursting with vibrant flavors and crisp textures, this salad is a perfect combination of tangy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty onions, all marinated to perfection. Each bite delivers a refreshing sensation, making it an ideal side dish or a standalone summer salad.
– 2 English cucumbers (or 3 regular), peeled, sliced – 2 cups tomatoes, wedges or cherry tomatoes-halved – 1 red onion, thinly sliced – 1/4 cup olive oil – 1/2 cup red wine or apple cider vinegar – 2-4 tbsp granulated sugar – 1/4 cup water – 1 tsp salt – 1/2 tsp black pepper – 1/4 tsp dried basil – 1/4 tsp dried parsley
Start by preparing the vegetables. Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Peel the cucumbers if desired, and then slice them into thin rounds. Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized wedges. Thinly slice the red onion.
Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine or apple cider vinegar, sugar (if using), basil, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the large bowl. Gently toss to ensure all the vegetables are coated with the dressing. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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