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Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad with Mint

SUBMITTED BY: Alison PHOTO BY: SunFlower

"Refreshing light summer salad."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 71 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 large cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 2/3 cup coarsely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, toss together the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature for an hour, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add tomatoes, onion, mint and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by GINAH1
I've been making this salad (without the mint) for years-the mint was a new twist to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by KIMAR
The mint is an enjoyable change from basil or oregano, which are typically used in salads of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2005 by SFARNS303
This was a great snack while passing the time BBQ-ing with friends! Followed directions, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2006 by SQUIRTATTA
I didn't have mint, but it's fine without it. I would prepare the salad right before serving... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2005 by shineah
I made this salad for a big group of friends and nobody, including myself, liked it that much.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by BILL FROM NJ
This recipe is out of Bon Appetit magazine from about two years ago. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2005 by MIRVING524
I try to serve salads four or five times a week and get stuck in a real rut. This was not only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2003 by JEKURS
I didn't use fresh mint leaves because I didn't have any but did use dried mint. We liked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by DANSERBEE
The whole family LOVED this side-dish! My toddler asked for seconds five times...so I guess he... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2003 by