Marinated Cucumber, Onion and Tomato Salad

 3 medium cucumber, sliced

3 ripe tomatoes, chopped or cut in wedges

1 medium onion, cut into 1/4 inch rings

2 cups water

1 cup distilled white vinegar

3/4 cup white sugar

1-2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt

Cut cucumbers, tomatoes and onions and mix together in a large bowl.  In a smaller bowl mix together the water, vinegar and sugar. Add to the vegetables and mix.  ( If you think its too much liquid then half the water, vinegar and sugar mixture) 

Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir well.  Refrigerate for at least an hour or even overnight. Summertime Salad. Serve.

 

Recipe:  Marshall's Country Cooking  

 

OR

2/3 cup sugar

2/3 cup apple cider vinegar

1 cup vegetable oil

Bring to a boil and let it cool before adding to the vegetables.

1 cucumber, cut into slices

1 tomato, chopped

2 Vidalia onions, cut into thin slices

Add dressing when cooled to a bowl with the cut vegetables and marinate in the fridge overnight.  Can also add cooked and sliced beets.