Here’s a quick and refreshing recipe for Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad:
🥗 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped or sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or mint
👨🍳 Method
- Prepare vegetables: Slice cucumber, tomato, and onion. Place in a bowl.
- Make marinade: In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar/lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss gently.
- Marinate: Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to let flavors blend.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
💡 Tips
- Use seedless cucumber for less water in the salad.
- Red onions can be soaked in a little vinegar for 5 min to reduce sharpness.
- For a Mediterranean twist, add feta cheese or olives.
- This salad is perfect as a side for grilled meats or pasta.
I can also give you a spicy or tangy version of this salad that’s great for Pakistani or Mediterranean-style meals. Do you want me to do that?
