Marinated Tomatoes and Cucumbers
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Marinated Tomatoes and Cucumbers recipe is a quick and easy way to elevate your salad game. Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sharp red onions, and a zesty marinade of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice, this dish is a celebration of wholesome ingredients. A touch of garlic, fresh parsley, and a hint of black pepper tie everything together for an irresistibly refreshing side dish. Perfect as a light appetizer, a picnic dish, or a complement to grilled proteins, this 15-minute, no-cook recipe is as simple as it is delicious. Let the vegetables soak in the tangy marinade for a flavor-packed experience that’s perfect for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly under cool water.
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. If the cucumbers have thick skin, you may peel them first, leaving some skin for texture if desired.
Cut the tomatoes into wedges or large chunks, depending on your preference.
Peel and slice the red onion into thin rings.
Mince the garlic clove finely, or use a garlic press.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
Pour the marinade over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, toss the salad gently again and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
583 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1988 mg | 42% | |
*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.
