Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 🥒 Only 6 ingredients—pantry staples!
• ⏱️ 10 minutes prep, 30+ minutes marinate
• 💛 One bowl = easy cleanup
• 💸 Costs under $5—feeds 4–6 generously
• 🌾 Naturally nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 large cucumbers (about 1 lb), thinly sliced
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Optional: 1 tbsp fresh dill, parsley, or basil

💡 Pro Tips:

• Salt cucumbers first—sprinkle with ¼ tsp salt, let sit 10 mins, then drain excess water to prevent watery salad.
• Use ripe but firm tomatoes—they hold shape better.
• Marinate 30–60 minutes—longer = softer veggies (ideal for next-day leftovers).

Step-by-Step Instructions (Crisp, Tangy, Foolproof)

1. Prep Vegetables

• Slice cucumbers ¼-inch thick (peel if desired).
• Halve tomatoes.
• Thinly slice red onion (soak in cold water 5 mins if too sharp; drain).

2. Salt & Drain Cucumbers (Key Step!)

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