TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD WITH MINT

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.


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

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.

Serves 6.