Marinated Cucumbers, Onions and Tomatoes

Spoonful of marinated cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions in vinegar dressing

Marinated Cucumbers, Onions and Tomatoes

A simple chilled cucumber, tomato, and onion salad in a sweet-tangy vinegar dressing.

Ingredients

  • 3 cucumbers, sliced
  • 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges or chunks
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, water, salt, oil, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving, tossing once or twice as the vegetables marinate.
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