Tomato Cucumber Salad with Mint

A refreshing and simple summer salad that's perfect for picnics or barbeques. Cucumbers are marinated in red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, chopped tomatoes, red onions, mint, and olive oil; great with a spicy flank steak and potatoes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 88 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 0.33333334326744 cup red wine vinegar
• 0.66666668653488 cup chopped red onion
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh mint

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix in cucumbers, and marinate 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Gently toss tomatoes, onion, mint, and olive oil with the marinated cucumbers. Season with salt and pepper.