Summer Tomato and Onion Platter

This is my dad's creation, and also the only thing I think he has ever "cooked" in his life, but he sure does this one good (proof that it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this one out/lol)!!! The amounts are approximate, as I have never really measured the ingredients. This is a wonderful, light, and refreshing side dish (or appy)in the summer; good for BBQ's. So simple, but so yummy (and it also looks very pretty:) Prep. includes refrigeration.

• Ready In: 3 hrs
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  large  ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 1  large sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 1⁄8 cup sugar
• 1⁄8 cup white vinegar
• 1⁄8 cup  oil (I use olive oil)
• 1  dash garlic powder
•  salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. On large platter, layer tomato and onion slices, overlapping slightly.
2. Sprinkle sugar over all, followed by vinegar, and olive oil.
3. Season to taste.
4. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.