Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers. Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. If you find raw red onion too pungent, you can soak the sliced onion in ice water for about 10 minutes and then drain it well – this will mellow its bite significantly.2 large cucumbers, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, 1 medium red onion
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Add the freshly chopped dill and parsley to the bowl.2 large cucumbers, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, 1 medium red onion, 1/4 cup fresh dill, 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- In a separate small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard. If you prefer a slightly sweeter dressing, add the teaspoon of sugar now and whisk until dissolved. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste the dressing and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing. Be careful not to over-mix, which could bruise the delicate ingredients.1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- For the best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the Marinated Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and the vegetables to absorb the delicious dressing, transforming it into a truly marinated masterpiece. You can marinate it for up to 2 hours for an even more intense flavor.
Notes
Leftover Marinated Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. It is best to consume within this timeframe for optimal texture and taste. Freezing is not recommended.
