Fresh & Delicious: Sliced Tomatoes and Cucumbers Marinated in Olive Oil. Experience the simplicity and flavour of Mediterranean cuisine with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers marinated in olive oil, a refreshing and healthy side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients For Fresh & Delicious: Sliced Tomatoes and Cucumbers
- Thinly slice two large cucumbers
- Thinly slice one large red onion slice or wedge
- Three large tomatoes and slice or wedge
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for a little sweet flavour).
- One teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil.
- If desired, a half-teaspoon of garlic powder
- optional garnish fresh basil or parsley
Instructions For Fresh & Delicious: Sliced Tomatoes and Cucumbers
- To prepare the veggies, finely slice the cucumbers and onions.Slice or cut the tomatoes into wedges.
- Second, make the marinade. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar (if desired), salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and garlic powder.
- Mix together and let marinate.
- Combine the cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes in a big bowl. After drizzling the veggies with the marinade, toss to thoroughly coat.
- Let the flavours infuse by covering the bowl and chilling it for a minimum of sixty minutes. It is best to marinate for several hours or overnight.
- Gently toss the mixture before serving, and garnish with fresh parsley or basil if preferred.
- Savour the marinated tomato, onion, and cucumber salad that is crisp and tangy.