These Pickled Cucumbers and tomatoes are the perfect way to use up any extra fresh cucumbers that you may have at hand.

If you haven’t tried making homemade pickles before, you’ll be surprised at the simplicity of this recipe. They’re crunchy, tangy and sweet all at the same time and can beautifully amp up the flavors of any and all of your favorite recipes.

Pickled cucumbers and tomatoes in a jar.

Why Make Your Own Pickles

  • Long Lasting: I love making refrigerator pickles. They last for weeks when stored correctly, and I always have a batch of crunchy pickles at hand to use as a side to any of my favorite foods.
  • Quick Recipe: These pickled cucumbers and tomatoes in specific, have the perfect balance of flavors and textures, and take barely any kitchen time and effort to put together.

If you love this recipe be sure to check out our recipes for Fermented Vegetables Using Apple Cider Vinegar along with this easy Recipe For Pickled Eggplant (Pickled Aubergines).

Recipe Ingredients

To make this quick pickled cucumbers and tomatoes, here’s all you’ll need.

  • Cherry tomatoes: Yellow or red, they add a sweet-tart flavor and a pop of color.
  • Cucumbers: Persian or Kirby cucumbers provide a crisp, refreshing crunch.
  • White vinegar: Acts as the pickling agent, giving the veggies their tangy flavor.
  • Whole spices: Bay leaf, cumin, and cloves infuse the brine with complex, aromatic flavors.
  • Herbs: Fresh parsley and dill lend a fresh, earthy touch to the mix.
  • Salt and sugar: Balance each other out, seasoning the pickles while also tempering the vinegar’s acidity.
ingredients for pickled cucumbers and tomatoes.

Variations

You can also add other veggies like cauliflower florets, carrots and green beans to make pickled vegetables in the same way.

I used thinly sliced cucumbers for this pickle recipe, but you can also choose to cut cucumbers roughly the same size as cherry tomatoes and use them instead.

Coriander seeds and mustard seeds are some other great additions to the quick pickled cucumbers.

How to Pickle Cucumbers and Tomatoes

Think you’re ready to try pickling cucumbers? Here’s the step by step process to do it right.

sliced cucumber on a chopping board.

Step One: Rinse the cucumbers, peel them and unpeel them with a mandolin slicer.

cucumber and tomatoes on a chopping board.

Step Two: Wrap the tomatoes with 2-3 cucumber slices. You can simply roll the cucumbers into a snail.

herbs and flavors for cucumber and tomatoes.

Step Three: Sterilize the jar and lid. Pour water into a clean jar on a finger and send it to the microwave for 4 minutes on full power. Drain the remaining water. Boil the lid for 2 minutes. Put clean herbs and spices in the jar.

herbs and flavors for cucumber and tomatoes.

Step Four: Stack cucumbers and tomatoes tightly in a jar. Add salt and sugar. Boil water, fill the jar, cover loosely, and let sit for 1 hour. Drain the water. Remove 1/3 of it and add vinegar. Boil the marinade and pour it over the jar. Seal tightly, check for leaks, place the jar upside down to cool, and store in a dry place.

pickled tomatoes and cucumbers.

Expert Tips For Pickled Cucumbers And Tomatoes

Ready to try this pickled cucumber recipe? Here are some tips and tricks you might want to take note of.

  • I would recommend adding a few sprigs of fresh dill to bring a nice pop of color and some extra flavor into these quick pickles. If you don’t have it, you can add some dried dill instead.
  • Whole garlic cloves can also be an amazing addition to the vinegar brine.
  • To bring a bit of a spicy kick to these pickles, you can also add some red pepper flakes into the mix.
  • You can use either rice wine vinegar or distilled white vinegar or even just rice vinegar to make the pickling brine.
pickled tomatoes and cucumbers.
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Pickled cucumbers and tomatoes in a jar.

Pickled Cucumbers and Tomatoes

Brighten up your meals with Pickled Cucumbers and Tomatoes! This zesty, tangy pickle combination features crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes marinated in a flavorful brine of vinegar, herbs, and spices.
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 4 minutes
Serving Size 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • 3 Cucumbers
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup White Vinegar
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 tsp. Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. Cloves
  • 2-3 Sprigs Parsley
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dill
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 2 tsp. Sugar

Instructions

  • Think you're ready to try pickling cucumbers? Here's the step by step process to do it right.
  • Rinse the cucumbers, peel them and unpeel them with a mandolin slicer.
  • Sterilize the jar and lid. Pour water into a clean jar on a finger and send it to the microwave for 4 minutes on full power. drain the remaining water. boil the lid for 2 minutes. put clean herbs and spices in the jar.
  • Wrap the tomatoes with 2-3 cucumber slices. You can simply roll the cucumbers into a snail.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

Notes

I would recommend adding a few sprigs of fresh dill to bring a nice pop of color and some extra flavor into these quick pickles. If you don’t have it, you can add some dried dill instead.
Whole garlic cloves can also be an amazing addition to the vinegar brine.
To bring a bit of a spicy kick to these pickles, you can also add some red pepper flakes into the mix.
You can use either rice wine vinegar or distilled white vinegar or even just rice vinegar to make the pickling brine.

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