Cucumber Tomato Salad – Fresh, Tangy, and Perfect for Summer
A refreshing cucumber tomato salad with crisp vegetables and a sweet tangy dressing perfect for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup water
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cucumbers sliced
3 tomatoes cut into wedges
1 onion sliced into rings
Instructions
1. Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
2. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion to the bowl.
3. Toss vegetables until evenly coated with dressing.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
5. Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
Chill the salad before serving for maximum freshness.
Apple cider vinegar can replace white vinegar for a sweeter flavor.