Marinated Onion Salad

Adding tomatoes to an old favorite gives it a whole new twist. This is a great side dish for a summer time barbeque.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  large sweet onion, sliced (1015's or Vidalia type)
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 1  cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup wine vinegar
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped
•  parmesan cheese (optional) or   crumbled blue cheese, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Place half of the onion rings in a large, shallow casserole. Layer the tomato and cucumber slices over the onion and top with the remaining onion rings.
2. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and sugar. Whisk.
3. well to blend. Pour over vegetables.
4. Top with fresh basil. Cover and let marinate several hours in refrigerator.
5. Top with cheese before serving.