The summer is just around the corner, and that means that we can all feel the heat in the air.
What do we need on a hot summer day to make us chilled and refreshed? Of course, light food and lots of vegetables and fruits.
If you need a perfect salad idea for a hot summer day, then this marinated cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes is the recipe for you.
The best part of this dish is that you can make it ahead of time and enjoy it later on a hard-working and busy day.
The marinade is made with some dried herbs, olive oil, and vinegar. An amazing salad idea that everyone can make.
Why you’ll love the recipe:
The recipe is very refreshing and so easy to make. It will barely take 10 minutes to make, and you will enjoy a hearty, refreshing, and simple but delicious salad.
How to serve it:
Serve it well chilled in individual serving bowls. You can also add and sprinkle some feta cheese on top if you want.
Ingredients:
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Onion
- Granulated sugar
- Olive oil
- White distilled vinegar
- Water
- Basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to make Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes:
Step 1. In a large mixing bowl place the diced vegetables and mix them until well tossed and combined.
Step 2. Pour the water over the vegetables,
Step 3. In another small bowl, mix the oil, vinegar, granulated sugar, dried basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4. Mix everything well and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Serve and enjoy.
This is a refreshing salad for the summertime, perfect for the grilling season and the whole summer. Make a double batch to enjoy with family and friends too.
Marinated cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes
Ingredients
- 3 Medium tomatoes largely chopped
- 2 Large cucumbers sliced
- 1 Large onion Sliced into rings
- ¼ C. Granulated sugar
- ¼ C. Olive oil
- ½ C. White distilled vinegar
- 1 C. Water
- 1 tsp. Basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl place the diced vegetables and mix them until well tossed and combined.
- Pour the water over the vegetables,
- In another small bowl, mix the oil, vinegar, granulated sugar, dried basil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix everything well and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Serve and enjoy.
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Can you make it ahead?
This dish is perfectly made ahead of time. Make it at least 2 hours for up to 6 hours ahead of time.
Storage instructions:
Store it in the fridge for at least 2 hours for up to 6 hours.
Variations and substitutes:
For extra flavor, you can add some feta cheese and kalamata olives.
