Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Cucumbers
A vibrant, tangy mix of cherry tomatoes, red onions, and cucumbers pickled to perfection. This quick and easy recipe brings brightness and crunch to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Quick Pickling
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Cherry Tomatoes: 2 cups (whole, washed)
- Red Onion: 1 large (thinly sliced)
- Cucumber: 2 medium (sliced into coins)
- White Vinegar: 1 cup
- Water: 1 cup
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
- Black Peppercorns: 1 teaspoon
- Mustard Seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Dill (optional): 2 sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Sterilize your jar with hot water and set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and cucumber coins.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns, and mustard seeds. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat and let cool for 5–7 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Place the vegetable mix into your sterilized jar. Tuck in dill sprigs if using.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour the slightly cooled brine over the vegetables until fully submerged.
- Finishing Touches: Seal the jar with a lid. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before transferring to the fridge.
- Serve and Enjoy: Chill for at least 1 hour. Enjoy straight from the jar or as a vibrant topping!
Notes
- Let the brine cool slightly to avoid over-softening the vegetables.
- Shake or stir the jar once a day for even flavor distribution.
- Add garlic or chili flakes for a spicy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg