Marinated Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad

Light, tangy, and refreshingly crisp, this marinated cucumber, tomato, and onion salad is the perfect side dish all year round. Whether you're serving grilled chicken in summer or a hearty roast in winter, this salad pairs beautifully with just about any main course. Bonus? It’s incredibly easy to make!

Ingredients:

3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings

3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

1/2 cup vinegar (white or apple cider works well)

1/4 cup sugar

1 cup water

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup oil (vegetable or olive oil)

1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped (optional, for added freshness)

Instructions: