Pickled Cherry Tomato & Zucchini Jar Salad

📝 Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced into ribbons or rounds
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup cucumber, sliced
• ¼ cup fresh dill or parsley, chopped
• ½ cup crumbled feta (optional)

For the Pickling Brine:

• ½ cup white vinegar
• ½ cup water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a bowl or mason jar, whisk together vinegar, water, olive oil, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. Layer the zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber into a large mason jar.
3. Pour the pickling brine over the vegetables until fully covered.
4. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, for the best flavor.
5. Before serving, gently shake the jar and top with fresh herbs and feta if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours (or overnight)
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4