CUCUMBER, TOMATO AND RED ONION SALAD

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Great fresh salad that uses early summer vegetables. Very colorful too! Cooking time is the time for soaking the onions.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Onions

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 red onion, cut in 1/4 inch wedges
4 cucumbers, peeled and sliced in 1/2 inch rounds
3 roma tomatoes, cored and cut in 1/2 inch wedges
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup cider vinegar
6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Soak the red onion wedges in salted ice water for 30 minutes and then drain well.
  • Put the onion, cucumbers, and tomatoes in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix together the vinegar, sugar, and canola oil in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add to the vegetables and toss well. Refrigerate.
  • To serve, add the chopped parsley and toss.

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