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Easy Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad
Dominique

Refreshing Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad

This refreshing cucumber, tomato, and onion salad is a vibrant and easy-to-make side dish perfect for summer. Fresh vegetables are tossed in a tangy vinegar dressing and chilled, making it a delicious and healthy addition to any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 English cucumber (or 2 to 3 Kirby cucumbers) peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 garden fresh tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 1 sweet onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Combine the thinly sliced cucumbers, tomatoes cut into wedges, and thinly sliced sweet onion in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, vegetable or olive oil, water, sugar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing. Pour this dressing over the combined vegetables and gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, tossing occasionally, before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to chill for at least an hour, or even overnight, allowing the flavors to meld. You can adjust the amount of sugar and salt to your taste.