Simple, delicious, healthy, and made in minutes! You can never have enough of these type of salads in your recipe repertoire – especially in summer!
This salad is one of my favorites when tomatoes are at their peak. Quick, easy, and wonderfully versatile, it pairs perfectly with a sandwich or a burger, or grilled chicken, steak or fish. It’s also easy to throw together for impromptu get togethers. Doubling it is also simple and encouraged when bringing it to a potluck or placing it on a buffet table. Garden fresh mint, dill or basil can all be used as last minute garnishes.
(PS Brown sugar in a salad dressing? You will be amazed at the wonderful taste the caramel flavor brings!)
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup red onion, thinly sliced
3 medium tomatoes (about 1 pound)
1 small cucumber
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, oil and salt. Add the onions and let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Cut the tomatoes into wedges, and the cucumber into thin slices (I leave on the peel), and add them to the onion mixture. Gently stir to combine. Serve with fresh ground pepper to taste.
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING: Calories 65 | Carbohydrate 11g (Sugars 8g) | Total Fat 3g (Sat Fat 0g) | Protein 2g | Fiber 2g | Cholesterol 5mg | Sodium 120mg | Food Exchanges: 1 ½ Vegetable, ½ Fat | Carbohydrate Choices: 1 | Weight Watcher Plus Point Comparison: 1 Smart Points: 1
