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Quick Marinated Cucumber Tomato Salad: The Best BBQ Side Dish

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Welcome! Let’s Master Your Kitchen, Together. Make this refreshing cucumber tomato salad. It is quick to prepare, requires minimal effort, and delivers crisp, bright flavor perfect for summer meals or as an easy side dish for dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large cucumbers, sliced
  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for balance)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your vegetables: Slice the cucumbers, chop the tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Place all prepared vegetables into a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. If you prefer a slightly sweeter dressing, whisk in the sugar now.
  3. Combine: Pour the zesty dressing over the vegetables in the mixing bowl.
  4. Marinate: Gently toss the salad to coat all the vegetables evenly with the dressing. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes at room temperature before serving. This allows the vegetables to absorb the tangy flavor.
  5. Serve: Present this crisp garden salad as a refreshing side dish for your next BBQ or light lunch.

Notes

  • For a Mediterranean salad idea, add 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese just before serving.
  • If you want a cucumber onion tomato mix that is extra crisp, you can briefly soak the sliced onions in cold water for 5 minutes before draining and adding them to the salad.
  • This recipe is naturally vegan and fits well into a healthy summer recipes plan.

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