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Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Cucumbers

Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Cucumbers

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🍅 Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced into thin rounds or half-moons
  • 1 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • Fresh dill, thyme, or basil, for extra flavor (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes, for a kick (optional)

🥣 Instructions

  1. Prep the vegetables:
    • Wash and slice the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber. Set aside in a mixing bowl or directly in jars.
  2. Make the brine:
    • In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, garlic, and peppercorns.
    • Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
  3. Pack the jars:
    • Divide the veggies between 1 or 2 clean jars. Tuck in any herbs or optional flavor boosters.
  4. Add the brine:
    • Pour the warm brine over the vegetables, making sure everything is fully submerged.
  5. Chill and marinate:
    • Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour (but ideally 4+ hours or overnight for best flavor).
  6. Serve:
    • Enjoy cold as a side dish, or use as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, tacos, or salads.

💡 Tips & Customizations

  • ✅ Sweeter pickles? Increase the sugar slightly for a bread-and-butter pickle vibe.
  • ✅ Extra crunch? Use English cucumbers or small pickling cukes.
  • ✅ Flavor boosters: Try adding mustard seeds, coriander seeds, or jalapeño slices.
  • ✅ Shelf life: These pickles will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in a sealed jar.

🍽️ How to Serve Pickled Tomatoes, Onions & Cucumbers

  • On burgers or grilled sandwiches
  • Over grain bowls or poke bowls
  • As a side for BBQ or roasted meats
  • Tossed into pasta or potato salads
  • As a topping for avocado toast

Final Thoughts

Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Cucumbers are proof that a few simple ingredients can make a big impact. Crisp, tangy, and bursting with flavor, this quick pickle medley brings brightness and balance to just about any dish. Whether you’re topping a sandwich or building a picnic platter, this recipe adds a fresh, zippy twist that’s as delicious as it is eye-catching.

Quick to make and endlessly versatile, this pickled trio is sure to become a fridge staple in your kitchen.

Would you like a version of this recipe with added spice or for long-term canning?