Here’s a fresh, tangy, and colorful recipe for Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Cucumbers — a quick and easy refrigerator pickle that brings a bright crunch to any meal. Great as a side, in salads, or piled on toast!
Quick Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Cucumbers
Ingredients:
Veggies:
- 1 pint (about 2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into thin rounds (or half-moons if thick-skinned)
Pickling Brine:
- 1 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar for sweetness)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt (kosher or pickling salt)
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- Optional: ½ teaspoon mustard seeds or coriander seeds
- Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat