Easy Cucumber Tomato and Onion Salad with Vinegar

Easy Cucumber Tomato and Onion Salad with Vinegar

This cucumber, tomato, and onion salad is crisp, tangy, and ready in 10 minutes. Made with ripe tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, red onion, and a simple vinaigrette, it's an easy summer side dish for BBQs, potlucks, and weeknight dinners.

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Course: Salads, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Julie Gaeta

Ingredients

3 cups medium roma tomatoes (about 3-4), cut into wedges or chunks, or use halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1 English cucumber sliced
½ red onion thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1-2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon dried oregano OR 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
Pepper 10 turns or to taste

Instructions

Slice the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, white vinegar, garlic, maple syrup, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Add the vegetables to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over top and gently toss.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Sprinkle with extra dried oregano, if desired, and serve.

Notes

I prefer Roma tomatoes because they're meaty and less watery, but vine-ripened, heirloom, cherry, or grape tomatoes all work well.
English cucumbers can be sliced into rounds or half-moons. Persian or regular cucumbers also work; peel regular cucumbers if the skin is thick.
For a milder onion, soak the sliced red or white onion in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
If making the salad ahead, lightly salt the cucumber, let it sit while you prep the remaining ingredients, then pat dry before tossing.
Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving, if time allows. Taste and adjust with more salt, pepper, vinegar, or maple syrup as needed.
Dried oregano gives this salad its classic flavor, but fresh oregano, basil, parsley, or dill are all delicious finishing touches.

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