Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2006

thanks for a wonderful simple salad, I myself love it as its on 33 calories a serving, I have some tuna with a lettuce wedge on the side and a serving and I'm fulfilled, also, my kids put up their noses to cucumbers and now they tried it and liked it, my husband loved it, we live in Az, its hot alot here, not just in the summer, so this is going to be made alot.

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Eileen Hon

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2006

Excellent salad, didn't chill, as that can cause tomatoes to lose their flavour. Yes, there were some juices accumulated by the time we served it, but we just used a slotted spoon. Only put in a little onion, as the kids aren't crazy about it. We all enjoyed it this way! Thanks.

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MICKE

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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2006

Too many onions and it needed more than just a squeeze of lemon juice.

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Genome

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Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2005

We followed the suggestions below and it turned out great! Perfect cold salad on a hot summer day!

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LOVETOCOOK10

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Reviewed: May 5, 2005

YUMMY! Nice summer dish!

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MMWILSON

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Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2005

I made this similar to VHAFT99 added a small amount of minced garlic in olive oil, a few drops of Italian dressing in extra-virgin olive oil, basil, parsley, and herb seasoning along with a freshly squeezed lemon. I think the lemon gave a real fresh taste and blended well with the seasonings.

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INTEGRA3

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2004

I followed the tips mentioned below and only used a third of an onion -- next time I'll use only a quarter of a medium red onion. I also pitted the tomatoes, rested all veggies on paper towels, and still had excess juices that I poured out of the salsd bowl just before serving. Nevertheless, a very tasty salad. Will make again.

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SHAZIA

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Reviewed: May 26, 2004

I thought this was perfect, and very refreshing on a cool day. Thanks for sharing!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2003

This is exactly what I was looking for. Very quick and easy to make if you just want to add a nice like side dish to your meal.

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Baby Doll

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Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2003

Since my wife loves cucumbers in salads, I tried this recipe out for her. She could not stop raving about how good it tasted. It was simple and quick to prepare and delicious to eat. We will definitely try it again, but we might add just a bit of cilantro to add a bit of Mexican flavor. This one is worth trying.

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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2003

I do a slight variation on this recipe, which I learned from my 1/4 Lebanese roommate! First, "gut" the tomatoes before they are chopped so they don't have all those seeds and runny juices! Second, use red onion, and only 1/4 to 1/2 an onion depending on size. Third, in addition to the fresh-squeezed lemon, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. And finally, I season with a dash of dried basil, kosher salt, pepper, and a generous sprinkle of dried (or fresh would be fine) parsley! Chill before serving. This dish is great with chicken and rice, or as a light lunch salad!

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VHAFT99

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Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2003

I did not care for this dish (my husband ate some with chop-sticks and thought it was pretty good...gotta love him). Adding the salt drew water out of the tomatoes. After letting this sit for a while to blend the flavors...it was watery. I'm not a big cucumber fan, so this just wasn't for me. For those who do like cucumbers...dig in! Thanks anyway.

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JOSIE

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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2002

I've been making this salad for many years. I make a few changes though. I use 3 medium plum tomatoes, 1/2 of a peeled english cucumber, and only about 1/4 of a medium sweet onion at the most. I'm not a big onion fan and if there's any more onion in it then that, it's too overpowering but I've also made it without any and the salad doesn't have enough flavor. Just a small amount is all you need to make a big difference. I also like to sprinkle some parsley on the top for a nice appearance. This is a great salad that everyone seems to enjoy and you can make it several hours in advance which works well when you are entertaining. You may want to drain it before serving because after it sits for a while it becomes very watery.

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JENNIFER72_00

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Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2001

This is the standard Indian "vegetable salad" that you find in all the restaurants, with the tomatoes and cubumbers sliced or chopped in fancy ways. It still remains a favourite with dad, who likes all the veggies finely chopped. A plate of curd(yogurt)-rice and this salad is the best way to settle a messed up tummy! :)

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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2001

This recipe had a few too many raw onions for my family's liking. If I made it again, I'd either omit or greatly reduce the amount of onion I'd use. Very simple to make!

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