Tomato, Cucumber, and Red Onion Salad with Mint

 

Ingredients

2 large English hothouse cucumbers
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 large tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup coarsely chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation
6 SERVINGS 

Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape out seeds. Cut halves diagonally into 1/2-inch-wide pieces. Place in large bowl. Add vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour; toss occasionally

Add tomatoes, red onion, mint and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season salad with salt and pepper. 

Add a chunk of crusty bread to soak up the juices!

Variations
Try adding Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives.
Substitute Basil for Mint.
Top this on grilled Fish or Chicken.

This recipe is from my mother and Epicurious.