Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Cucumbers
These Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Cucumbers offer a delightful mix of tangy, sweet, and crunchy flavors that are perfect as a snack or side dish. Easy to prepare and full of vibrant colors, this recipe brings freshness to your meals year-round.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish, Snack, Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cherry tomatoes
Cucumbers
Red onions
Garlic
Apple cider vinegar
White vinegar
Sugar
Salt
Dried oregano
Black peppercorns
Red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, cucumbers into rounds or half-moons, and red onions into thin slices. Place them in a large jar or container.
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Make the Brine: In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, oregano, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, dissolving the sugar and salt.
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Pickling Process: Pour the brine over the veggies, ensuring they’re fully submerged. Let cool, seal the jar, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours for deeper flavor).
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Serve and Enjoy: After pickling, enjoy these as a side dish, snack, or topping for sandwiches, grilled meats, and more.
Notes
Add extra vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for a more diverse pickled mix.
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes or a sliced jalapeño.
These pickles can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
