Marinated Cucumber, Onion, Tomato Salad

Need a light salad or quick extra dish? This is my go to dish for last minute meals or when we need a quick side dish to lighten up any meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 large onion (your choice of color), sliced into strip or rings
• 2 large cucumbers, peeled or not, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup oil (I like to use grape seed oil)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup cold water
• 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper

Directions:

• Place cucumbers, onion and tomatoes in a large storage container (something with a lid)
• In a jar or bowl whisk together the remaining ingredients (stir until sugar is dissolved)
• Pour over cucumbers, onion and tomatoes and gently toss until well coated

Store in refrigerator until needed. Needed being the optimal word; my crew starts eating this as soon as I put the spoon down.

We like to top with parsley and minced garlic. Red Pepper flakes also add a little pep to the dish.