Marinated Cucumber Onion and Tomato Salad
Ingredients
| 3 cucumbers, halved, seeded and sliced into 1/4 inch pieces | ||
| 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced | ||
| 3 large ripe tomatoes, quartered | ||
| 1/2 cup white wine vinegar | ||
| 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil | ||
| 1/4 cup sugar | ||
| 1 cup water | ||
| kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
| 1/2 cup chopped parsley |
This sounds like a super simple salad, but the combination of white wine vinegar, along with the sugar and extra virgin olive oil makes it very special.
- Cut the cucumbers, tomatoes and onions and add to a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, add the sugar, wine vinegar, and water, the drizzle in the olive oil, while whisking.
- Add the parsley to the dressing, then season with salt and pepper and whisk again.
- Taste dressing for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently combine well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, as well as gently tossing every 1/2 hour.
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