Tomato, Cucumber, and Pickled-Onion Salad

Pickled onions add a puckery punch to a staple tomato and cucumber salad.

Source
Martha Stewart Living, August 2008
Tomato, Cucumber, and Pickled-Onion Salad
  • servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 small red onion, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 cup)

  • 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

  • 6 ripe medium tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges

  • 1 English cucumber, partially peeled lengthwise to create stripes, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, larger pieces halved

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 cup packed fresh basil, larger leaves torn

  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Toss onion with vinegar in a small nonreactive bowl. Cover, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Place onion with vinegar, tomatoes, and cucumber on a platter. Drizzle with oil, and top with basil. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

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Reviews (2)

  • mb27again
    29 Jul, 2012

    This is a great salad. Great with tomatoes, cucumbers and basil from the garden. Will make again.
  • jessyka
    26 Jul, 2008

    This is a super simple recipe and great with summer's heirlooms!
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