Description
Ready to refresh your meal routine? This Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes dish is a crunchy, juicy, flavor-packed salad that makes the perfect side for any occasion. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner pairings, or a healthy snack, this marinated salad delivers vibrant color, bold flavor, and garden-fresh texture in every bite.
With a tangy vinaigrette infused with herbs and a little kick from red pepper flakes, it’s a zesty favorite that works just as well at a summer BBQ as it does in your weekly meal prep. Best of all? It’s gluten-free, vegan, and low-effort, making it one of the easiest food ideas to whip up with minimal ingredients. Get ready to fall in love with this easy recipe that turns simple vegetables into something seriously crave-worthy.
Ingredients
2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 medium red or yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper (any color), diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp sugar (or honey)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and prep the vegetables: slice cucumbers, halve tomatoes, slice onions, and dice bell peppers.
- In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar (or honey), salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- In a large bowl, combine all chopped vegetables.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the veggies and toss to coat evenly.
- Add chopped parsley and mix again.
- Transfer to a jar or container, cover, and refrigerate for 2–6 hours.
- Stir before serving and enjoy chilled!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinate Time: 2–6 hours
- Category: Salad