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Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad

Name: Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers; 1 small white onion, diced (perhaps a sliced green onion could be substituted); 1 (or more, if in season) tomato, diced or wedged (optional, adds color); ½ cup white vinegar; ½ cup water; Additional seasoning as you may desire (e.g. salt)

This is a very flexible recipe. Except for the cucumbers and some form of diluted vinegar, you can adjust the recipe to your heart's content, for example adding dill. The addition of mayonnaise, a great deal of oil, or dairy products makes this into some other recipe. Although the name says 'salad', in more modern terms it could be called a fresh pickle. It can serve as a counter-point to fried or oily foods. It should be served using slotted spoon, to allow draining. If helpful, small side-dish bowls can be used.

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Ingredients

Makes

2 large cucumbers
1 small white onion, diced (perhaps a sliced green onion could be substituted)
1 (or more, if in season) tomato, diced or wedged (optional, adds color)
½ cup white vinegar
½ cup water
Additional seasoning as you may desire (e.g. salt)

Ingredients for 3 servings (1.2 kg) · the original recipe

Method

1
Peel the cucumbers, either completely or leaving some green, in a pattern you prefer.
2
Slice cucumbers about ¼ inch (½ cm) thick.
3
Add vinegar and water, adjusting the proportions to your taste. The end result is that the other ingredients will be floating in clear liquid.
4
Refrigerate, then serve cool to cold, while the ingredients are still crisp.

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