Mom’s Marinated Cucumber Tomato Salad

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My Mom's marinated cucumber tomato salad is easy to make, and about the best use for fresh summer garden cucumbers, tomatoes, and sweet onion you'll ever find.

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Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin

Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit.

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Published on July 31, 2024
closeup of tomato cucumber onion salad in white bowl
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Refrigerate Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons sugar

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

  • 5 salad cucumbers

  • 3 small ripe tomatoes

  • 1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia™), thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Combine olive oil, white vinegar, red wine vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl and whisk well. 

  2. Partially peel cucumbers, leaving strips of peel remaining on cucumber. Slice cucumbers into 1/4 to 1/2-inch slices and add to vinegar mixture. Cut tomatoes into wedges and add to the bowl along with sliced onions. Toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper. 

  3. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Toss to coat before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

109 Calories
7g Fat
11g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 109
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 166mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 338mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.