Brian Ochieng

Cucumber, Tomato and Red Onion Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 red onion, cut in 1/4 inch wedges
• 4 cucumbers, peeled and sliced in 1/2 inch rounds
• 3 roma tomatoes, cored and cut in 1/2 inch wedges
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup cider vinegar
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Directions:

1. 1
   Soak the red onion wedges in salted ice water for 30 minutes and then drain well.
2. 2
   Put the onion, cucumbers, and tomatoes in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Mix together the vinegar, sugar, and canola oil in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add to the vegetables and toss well. Refrigerate.
4. 4
   To serve, add the chopped parsley and toss.