Description
Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion Salad is a bright and refreshing dish that perfectly balances crisp vegetables and tangy dressing. This vibrant salad features juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet onions, making it an ideal side for any meal or a light lunch on its own. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. The freshness of the ingredients elevates every bite while offering a healthy option packed with nutrients. With the versatility to be enjoyed in numerous ways, this salad is sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber (or 2–3 Kirby cucumbers), peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 garden fresh tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together white vinegar, oil, water, sugar, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg