Marinated Cucumbers and Tomatoes
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Marinated Cucumbers and Tomatoes recipe, a perfect showcase of fresh, crisp produce seasoned to perfection. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and delicate slivers of red onion, this easy-to-make salad is tossed in a zesty marinade of olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and garlic. A touch of fresh parsley adds a fragrant, herbaceous finish, while a quick chill in the fridge allows the flavors to fully develop. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this light and healthy dish is ideal as a summer side, a quick appetizer, or even a standalone snack. Serve it chilled for a burst of tangy, garden-fresh flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 3 medium Tomato
- 1 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers, tomatoes, and parsley thoroughly under cold water.
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
Cut the tomatoes into wedges or bite-sized chunks.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into rings or half-rings.
Mince the fresh parsley leaves (discard the stems).
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the marinated cucumbers and tomatoes chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
665 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4723 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1481 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
