This refreshing Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes recipe is the perfect summer side dish—cool, tangy, and packed with flavor. It's a Southern classic that's incredibly easy to prepare and goes wonderfully with grilled meats, fried chicken, or a simple sandwich. The veggies soak in a vinegar-based marinade, transforming into a crunchy, zesty salad that tastes even better the next day. With simple ingredients like cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, vinegar, water, sugar, and seasonings, this no-cook recipe requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor. Great for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners, it’s a staple you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

• 3 medium cucumbers, sliced
  
  

• 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
  
  

• 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
  
  

• 1/2 cup white vinegar
  
  

• 1/4 cup water
  
  

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon salt
  
  

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  
  

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, tomato wedges, and onion slices.
   
   

2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and black pepper until sugar dissolves.
   
   

3. Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
   
   

4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight) to allow flavors to meld.
   
   

5. Stir before serving and enjoy chilled as a side dish.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx. 6 servings)

• Calories: 50
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 12g
  
  

• Sugars: 10g
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Protein: 1g
  
  

• Fat: 0g
  
  

• Sodium: 200mg