Ingredients
3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups)
1 medium white onion, sliced in thicker rings
3 medium tomatoes, largely chopped
½ cup vinegar of choice (such as distilled white, apple cider, rice, or wine vinegar)
¼ cup granulated sugar (which can be adjusted or replaced with sugar substitutes like erythritol or stevia)
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon coarse black pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (preferably high-quality extra virgin olive oil)
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
1-In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced onions, chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, sugar, water, vinegar, oil, and dried herbs. Mix everything well and season with salt and pepper.
2-Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to marinate.
3-Before serving, let it come to room temperature.
4-Serve with or without the dressing, paired with grilled meats or other dishes as desired.
Last Step:
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🌿 Adjust sugar or sugar substitute to taste for sweetness.
🍶 Choose mild vinegars like rice or wine for gentler acidity, or white vinegar for stronger tang.
🥗 Add extra veggies like bell peppers or fresh herbs for more flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Marinate time: 2 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Nutrition
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 1177 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg