Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cucumbers peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 3 tomatoes cut into wedges
- 1 onion sliced into rings
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together water, vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Continue whisking until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
- Add the prepared cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions to the bowl. Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly in the marinade.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the vegetables absorb the flavors.
- Stir the salad to redistribute the marinade before serving. Serve chilled as a side dish.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a few sprigs of fresh dill or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.