Fresh Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Summer Salad

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Fresh Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Summer salad is a cool salad that displays some of summers freshest flavors. Almost pickled, this summer bounty salad is a staple on any good southern table. We show you how easy to put it on your table too.

Summer in a Salad

Cool salads are a huge part of any Dinner table in the South. No matter the time of year, you can always find some really good salads. Just like our EASY NEW POTATO SALAD or our gorgeous SOUTHERN COLESLAW, this delightful Summer Salad is a great addition to any meal.

This recipe I adapted from one of my favorite treats from The Dillard House in Dillard, Georgia. You can find their “Calico Salad” on the table most any time. It’s a burst of summer right in your mouth. We eat it as an appetizer, dessert and in-between meal courses as a palate cleanser. So without further ado, my ode to Dillard House. Fresh Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Summer Salad.

Ingredients

2 large White onions, peeled and diced
3 cups peeled and diced cucumbers
3 cups ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced and seeded
1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
salt and pepper to taste

Method

Prep ingredients. Slice the onion, peel and dice the tomatoes and cucumbers.
In a small boiler, heat sugar, vinegar and water just until sugar melts. Do not boil. Cool.
Mix cucumbers, onion and tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour cooled vinegar sugar water over and stir well. Chill in fridge at least 8 hours.

Tips and Tricks

How long will this keep in the Refrigerator?

This Summer Salad probably won’t last long but if you do have some leftover, it should last about 2 weeks in the fridge.

Is Summer Salad like Salsa?

The short answer is no. It is not filled with a lot of spices or any citrus juices. That makes the recipe differ a little bit. It is more closely associated with pickles. However, it is great as a side dish or a condiment. My grandaddy used to love it as a topping for fried cornbread.

Get the fresh tastes of a bountiful summer harvest easily with this Fresh Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad. This even makes a great food gift. Store it in cute little jars and give the food love away!

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