Tomato Cucumber Salad with Mint
Description
A refreshing and simple summer salad that's perfect for picnics or barbeques. Cucumbers are marinated in red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, chopped tomatoes, red onions, mint, and olive oil; great with a spicy flank steak and potatoes.
Ingredients
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1/3 cup red wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
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3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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2/3 cup chopped red onion
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1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1
In a large bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix in cucumbers, and marinate 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
2
Gently toss tomatoes, onion, mint, and olive oil with the marinated cucumbers. Season with salt and pepper.