Cucumber, Tomato and Red Onion Salad

Great fresh salad that uses early summer vegetables. Very colorful too! Cooking time is the time for soaking the onions.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  red onion, cut in 1/4 inch wedges
• 4  cucumbers, peeled and sliced in 1/2 inch rounds
• 3  roma tomatoes, cored and cut in 1/2 inch wedges
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 6  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons canola oil
• 1  tablespoon parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Soak the red onion wedges in salted ice water for 30 minutes and then drain well.
2. Put the onion, cucumbers, and tomatoes in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
3. Mix together the vinegar, sugar, and canola oil in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add to the vegetables and toss well. Refrigerate.
4. To serve, add the chopped parsley and toss.