Name: Quick Cucumber, Tomato and Red Onion Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 Persian cucumbers, sliced (2 cups); 1/4 red onion, sliced thinly into half moons; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced into wedges; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp organic cane sugar; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt + freshly ground black pepper, to taste; optional: 1-2 tbsp finely chopped herbs (basil, parsley, or mint)

Description

Bright, refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad with red onion and a punchy vinaigrette. Delicious eaten straight up or with your favorite grilled main. Put your garden or farmer's market produce to good use with this super simple, healthy quick-pickled salad that everyone adores! I love it accompanied with my BBQ Tofu and Potatoes.

Ingredients

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3 Persian cucumbers, sliced (2 cups)
1/4 red onion, sliced thinly into half moons
2 medium tomatoes, sliced into wedges
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tsp organic cane sugar
1/2 tsp fine sea salt + freshly ground black pepper, to taste
optional: 1-2 tbsp finely chopped herbs (basil, parsley, or mint)

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Instructions

Place cucumber, onion, tomatoes, and optional herbs in a medium mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over veggies and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.