South African Date and Onion Salad

Adapted from Time/Life Foods of the World. This salad may be made a day or two in advance.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 8  ounces pitted dates, cut into quarters
• 1  medium onion, peeled, cut lengthwise into quarters and then crosswise into 1/8-inch slivers

Directions

1. Combine vinegar, salt and sugar in a serving bowl and stir until sugar dissolves completely.
2. Add dates and onions, and stir to coat.
3. Serve immediately, or cover tightly and refrigerate.