Marinated Cucumber Onion and Tomato Salad

Marinated Cucumber, Onion & Tomato Salad
Fresh, tangy, slightly sweet — this classic summer salad only gets better as it sits!
🛒 Ingredients
2 large cucumbers, sliced
3–4 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 cup water
½ cup white vinegar
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Veggies
Slice cucumbers (peel if desired).
Cut tomatoes into wedges.
Thinly slice onion.
Add everything to a large bowl.
2️⃣ Make the Marinade
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
Water
White vinegar
Sugar (stir until dissolved)
Olive oil
Salt
Black pepper
3️⃣ Combine
Pour marinade over vegetables.
Toss gently to coat evenly.
4️⃣ Chill
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours (overnight is even better).
Stir before serving.
🍽️ Serve With
Grilled chicken
BBQ ribs
Fried fish
Burgers