Cucumber Tomato Salad
This recipe for marinated Cucumber Tomato Salad takes advantage of those abundant summer vegetables and combines them with the most deliciously easy marinade!
Servings 10
Calories 146kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large cucumbers, peeled and cut into about 1/4-inch thick slices
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 small sweet onion, sliced into thin strips
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 3 fresh basil leaves, sliced into strips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add 3 large cucumbers, peeled and cut into about 1/4-inch thick slices , 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges and 1 small sweet onion, sliced into thin strips. Set the bowl aside while making the marinade.
- In a large mason jar with a lid, add 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/3 cup water , 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 Tablespoon kosher salt and 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper and shake well. Alternatively, you can whisk all the marinade ingredients together in a bowl.
- Pour marinade over cucumber/tomato mixture in large bowl add 3 fresh basil leaves, sliced into strips and stir.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and put it into the refrigerator to chill for about 2 hours. This step is really important so don't skip.
- Optional: To serve, stir mixture really well then drain most of the marinade out (leaving just about 1/3 cup in the bottom of the bowl.)
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Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
- This salad is best if eaten within the first two or three days. It will keep in a covered container, in the fridge, for up to 5 days. Do not freeze.
- Vegetables can be cut up smaller based on your preference.
- Fresh oregano and fresh parsley (or a little dried Italian seasoning) are some other delicious herb options.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 707mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g
