Cucumber Salad

prep 20 min
× 4
This salad is zesty and refreshing as the vinegar from the pickled onions combines with the flavors of the fresh vegetables, olive oil, and cheese.

1

  • 2 cups
    onion, red (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup
    vinegar, white
  • ½ cup
    water
  • 2 tbsp
    sugar
Combine vinegar, water, and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the onions and simmer until soft. Bottle onions with their juice overnight before using.

2

  • 3 cups
    cucumbers (thinly sliced)
  • 1½ cups
    cherry tomatoes (quartered)
  • 1 cup
    picked red onion
  • 8 oz
    mozzerella (diced)
  • ½ cup
    basil (shredded)
  • 3 tbsp
    picked red onion juice
  • 3 tbsp
    olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    salt
Combine ingredients in a large bowl and toss. Chill before serving.
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