TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT

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This is so refreshing in the summertime. It's from Epicurious originally, but I marinate the red onions with the cukes, too. (Better that way!) It's a great barbecue side--- I can't count how many parties we've served this at, often by request!

Provided by DeeCooks

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large cucumbers
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup red onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup of fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape out seeds.
  • Cut halves diagonally into 1/2-inch-wide pieces.
  • Place in large bowl with red onions. Add vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour; toss occasionally.
  • Add tomatoes, mint and oil to cucumber mix and toss to blend.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 397.1, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 1.9

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