Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad with Mint

Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad with Mint

Submitted by: Alison Rated: 4 out of 5 by 55 members

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 1 Hour 15 Minutes Yields: 6 servings

"This light and delicious salad features fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions with a sweet and sour dressing enlivened with fresh mint."

INGREDIENTS:

2 large cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped

2/3 cup coarsely chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves 3 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.	In a large bowl, toss together the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature for an hour, stirring occasionally.
2.	Add tomatoes, onion, mint and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.