Best Summer Tomatos And Sweet Onions Recipes

MARINATED CUCUMBER, ONION, AND TOMATO SALAD

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This is an easy salad that is perfect for a warm summer day.

Provided by BogeyBill

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup water
½ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon fresh, coarsely ground black pepper
3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 onion, sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 784 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

TOMATO FETA SALAD

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One summer I combined my love for onions with a bumper crop of tomatoes and a homemade balsamic dressing. The result was this salad that receives thumbs-up approval whenever it's served. -Robert Golus, Greer, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion
1 pound grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, basil and salt. Add onion; toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oil and feta cheese; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TOMATO ONION SALAD

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"I worked as a summer cook at a Wyoming ranch for more than 20 years, and I made this marinated salad often," writes Nell Cruse of Ontario, Oregon. "It was obviously a favorite because there were never any leftovers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 large tomatoes, sliced
2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced and separate into rings
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Layer tomatoes and onions in a shallow serving dish. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 90g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges