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A colorful bowl of zesty pickled cherry tomatoes, sliced onions, and cucumbers, garnished with herbs ready for summer enjoying.

Zesty Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Onions, & Cucumbers: Easy Summer Recipe

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Discover the zestful and crunchy delight of homemade Zesty Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Onions, & Cucumbers. This easy summer recipe brings a tangy twist to your meals, perfect for salads, sandwiches, or snacking. Crafted with fresh vegetables and a flavorful pickling brine, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and a great way to preserve summer’s bounty.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes + cooling and marinating
  • Yield: 4-6 pints

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pickled cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup pickled onions
  • 1 cup pickled cucumbers
  • 4 cups apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons salt (preferably pickling or kosher salt)
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh dill or herbs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and sterilize your jars thoroughly to ensure freshness and safety.
  2. Prepare the vegetables by rinsing cherry tomatoes, peeling and slicing onions, and slicing cucumbers into rounds or spears.
  3. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil until fully dissolved, creating the flavorful pickling brine.
  4. Add garlic slices, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and herbs to the boiling brine. Let simmer for a few minutes to infuse flavors.
  5. Layer the prepared vegetables into sterilized jars, packing tightly but leaving about 1/2 inch headspace.
  6. Pour the hot brine over the vegetables, ensuring they are fully submerged. Remove air bubbles by gently tapping jars or using a non-metallic utensil.
  7. Seal jars with sterilized lids and allow to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate and let sit for at least 24 hours; for deeper flavor, wait 3-5 days.

Notes

  • Use ripe, firm cherry tomatoes for best results.
  • If you prefer less spice, reduce red pepper flakes or omit entirely.
  • For a more aromatic flavor, add additional herbs like thyme or rosemary.
  • Ensure jars are properly sterilized to prolong shelf life.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Pickling
  • Cuisine: American, Summer
  • Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 20 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg