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Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad

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135 min

Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad

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Time

135 min

Serving

6 persons

Calories

156

Rating

4.00★ (660)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Bailey
This easy cucumber, onion, and tomato salad is perfect for a warm summer day.

Ingredients

  • water: 1 cup
  • distilled white vinegar: 0.5 cup
  • vegetable oil: 0.25 cup
  • sugar: 0.25 cup
  • salt: 1 tsp (to taste)
  • black pepper: 1 tsp (to taste, freshly ground)
  • cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick: 3 piece
  • tomatoes: 3 piece (cut into wedges)
  • onion, sliced and separated into rings: 1 piece

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat.
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  2. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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History of the Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad: This delicious and refreshing salad has been around for generations and is a staple in many households during the summer months. The combination of crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sweet onions, marinated in a tangy and slightly sweet dressing, is a perfect addition to any outdoor meal or barbecue.

Tips and Tricks for Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad Recipe: To make this salad even more delicious, use fresh and ripe ingredients. Be sure to slice the vegetables as evenly as possible, so they soak up the marinade evenly. You can also experiment with different herbs and spices, such as fresh dill, cilantro, or red pepper flakes, to add an extra layer of flavor.

For the dressing, whisk all the ingredients together until smooth, and then add in the vegetables, so they are coated in the marinade. Give the salad a gentle stir to make sure all the veggies are evenly coated. Let it sit in the fridge for at least two hours to let the flavors meld together.

Tips for presenting the dish: Presentation is key, so make sure to arrange the salad in a large shallow dish, so everyone can see the colorful veggies. You can also garnish with some fresh herbs, such as parsley or mint, to add some extra visual appeal. Serve the salad chilled and enjoy as a perfect side dish for any summer meal.

What Does a Cucumber Tomato Salad Contain?

CucumbersChoose firm cucumbers with smooth, firm skins and no soft spots. Cucumbers lose water quickly after they're picked and will start to show shrinking and wrinkling if they've been in storage for too long.

TomatoesThis recipe doesn't specify what kind of tomatoes to use, but you'll want to choose the ripest, tastiest tomatoes you can find. Heirloom tomatoes have the best flavor, but unless you grow them yourself, they can be pricier than the everyday tomatoes from your supermarket. You can use cherry tomatoes or Roma tomatoes, too. Whichever tomato variety you choose, get the best you can afford because the flavor of the tomatoes play a starring role. If you do use smaller tomatoes, be sure to slice them so the marinade can soak in and do its work.

Read more: How to Pick the Best Tomatoes

OnionsYou can use any onion you like for this recipe: yellow, white, or red. Each brings a different flavor profile to the mix. Yellow onions are inexpensive, easy to find, and have a predictable onion flavor. White onions are a bit sweeter and milder than yellow onions. Red onions are a little spicier than yellow onions, and carry their bright color through to the salad. Sweet onions are pricier, and as the name suggests, their flavor is milder and naturally sweeter.

Read more: What's the Difference Between White, Yellow, and Red Onions?

VinegarThe recipe lists distilled white vinegar, but here again you can substitute other vinegars to suit your taste. Some Allrecipes home cooks who made this recipe used white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, Champagne vinegar, rice wine vinegar, and white balsamic vinegar.

Read more: The Difference Between the Six Most Popular Types of Vinegar

OilVegetable oil is called out in this recipe, and it's a good choice because of its neutral flavor. But you can also use good quality olive oil if you prefer, as some reviewers did.

How to Store Cucumber Tomato Salad

Properly covered and chilled, cucumber tomato salad will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator. The cucumbers might lose a little crispness after a couple of days depending on their freshness when you used them and how thickly you sliced them. The onions will continue to mellow and take up the sweet and tart flavors of the dressing. The tomatoes should still be juicy and flavorful, although their structure may break down a bit as they soak.

What to Serve With Cucumber Tomato Salad

The real question is, what doesn't go with cucumber tomato salad? This crisp, light, sweet, tart, crunchy, juicy salad is a perfect side dish for everything from grilled foods and fried foods to saucy BBQ dishes and everyday picnic sandwiches. Cucumber tomato salad provides a snappy contrast to creamy potato, macaroni, or pasta salads, and can hold its own in any potluck buffet.

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